
World Cup
2:00 A.MJune 15, 2026
Group stage – 1
BBVA Stadium
Referee: Yael Falcón Pérez, Argentina


sweden


Tunisia
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1.36
Expected Goals (xG)
0.28
-2.99
Prevented goals
-2.99
Passing by
280 (79%)
Accurate passes
288 (79%)
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23
G
Christopher Nordfeldt
6.5
3
d
Victor Lindelöf (C)
6.2
4
d
Isak Hien
6.9
2
d
Gustaf Lagerbielke
6.9
16
M
Jesper Karlström
6.5
5
M
Gabriel Gudmundsson
7.2
M
Age setting
7′
90+6′
10
M
Benjamin Nygren
7.0
21
M
Alexander Bernhardsson
6.7
F
Alexander Isak
30′
F
Viktor Gyökeres
59′
1
G
Abdelmouhib Chamakh
4.2
2
d
Ali Abdi
5.0
21
d
Amine Ben Hmida
6.6
3
d
Montassar Talbi
7.0
20
d
Yan Valery
5.2
M
Hannibal Mejbri
17
M
Ellyes Skhiri (C)
5.9
M
Rani Khedira
25
F
Anis Ben Slimane
6.3
8
F
Elias Saad
6.7
Substitutes
9
F
Hazem Mastouri
18
F
Rayan Elloumi
14
F
Khalil Ayari
12
M
Mortada Ben Ouanes
24
d
Raed Chikhaoui
23
d
Moataz Nefati
6
d
Dylan Bronn
5
d
Adem Arous
22
G
Sabri Ben Hesse
16
G
Aymen Dahmen
F
Celebrate Chaouat
F
Ismail Gharbi
M
Elias Achouri
F
Sebastian Tounekti
M
Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud
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Sweden demolished Tunisia 5-1 at the BBVA Stadium, with Alexander Isak and Yasin Ayari leading a dominant World Cup performance that showed clinical finishing and relentless attacking prowess.
Sweden came into the tournament in good form and showed no signs of slowing down. Tunisia, meanwhile, were hoping to make an impact on their World Cup campaign. The stage was set for an intriguing group stage clash in Mexico.
The match burst into life immediately. Ayari struck in the seventh minute, giving Sweden an early lead. Tunisia’s defense looked vulnerable from the opening whistle, struggling to contain Sweden’s attacking movement.
Isak doubled Sweden’s lead in the 30th minute with a composed finish. The striker’s movement and positioning proved too much for Tunisia’s backline. Sweden controlled possession and dictated the game with ease.
Tunisia pulled one back through Omar Rekik in the 43rd minute. The defender’s goal offered a brief hope of a comeback. However, Sweden’s attacking threat remained too potent to overcome.
The half-time whistle came with Sweden well in control. They held a 2-1 lead and had created numerous chances. Tunisia needed major tactical adjustments for the second half.
Viktor Gyökeres extended Sweden’s lead in the 59th minute. The striker’s goal ended Tunisia’s hopes of a comeback. Sweden’s attacking intensity never wavered after the break.
Mattias Svanberg added a fourth goal in the 84th minute. His finish showed Sweden’s complete dominance in the closing stages. The Tunisian defense had completely broken down.
Ayari completed the thrashing with a goal six minutes from time. The midfielder’s second of the game capped off a devastating performance. Sweden’s attacking display was relentless and clinical throughout.
The statistics painted a picture of Swedish superiority. Sweden managed 13 shots with seven on target, while Tunisia had just six shots with two on target. Sweden’s expected goals (xG) of 1.36 reflected their dominance. Tunisia’s 0.28 xG showed their limited attacking threat.
Isak led the performance with an 8.9 rating, contributing one goal and two assists. Ayari scored twice and earned an 8.6 rating. Gyökeres added a goal and an assist while maintaining an 8.2 rating.
This overall win sends Sweden into their next World Cup match with a huge boost. Tunisia must regroup quickly and identify areas for improvement in their remaining matches.

