Sweden
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in Group F at Monterrey Stadium, turning a competitive first half into a decisive World Cup opening result. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mattias Svanberg added the other Sweden goals to complete one of the sharpest starts of the round.
Tunisia stayed in touch when Omar Rekik scored before halftime, yet Sweden still owned the bigger moments and finished the night top of the section on goal difference. The final score is now locked, and the earlier Sweden vs Tunisia lineups update can be read alongside the wider FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.
Sweden vs Tunisia Match Date and Kickoff Time
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 10:00 PM ET / 2:00 AM UTC / 8:00 PM Monterrey time |
| Venue | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage |
| Referee | Yael Falcon Perez |
| Attendance | 50,987 |
| Result | Sweden 5-1 Tunisia |
Sweden vs Tunisia Team News Before Kickoff
Sweden got the main calls right before kickoff. Gabriel Gudmundsson returned, Isak and Gyokeres started together, and Ayari gave the midfield more drive than Tunisia could absorb once the game opened up after the break.
Tunisia also made the key fitness decisions they had been weighing before the opener. Hannibal Mejbri started and supplied the assist for Rekik's goal, yet the defensive structure still broke down too often once Sweden attacked the central lanes with more speed and cleaner support.
Sweden vs Tunisia — H2H Record
This was the first World Cup meeting between Sweden and Tunisia, and it changed the overall head-to-head picture in Sweden's favor. Sweden now lead the series with three wins from five meetings, while Tunisia still have one win and the teams have one draw.
The result also reset the recent trend, because Tunisia had won the previous meeting back in 2003. Sweden's margin in Monterrey makes this the clearest result the fixture has produced so far.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 5 |
| Sweden Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Tunisia Wins | 1 |
| Latest Meeting | 14 June 2026 — Sweden 5-1 Tunisia (FIFA World Cup) |
Sweden now carry the stronger historical edge and the only World Cup result between the sides.
Players to Watch in Sweden vs Tunisia Live Score Coverage
The Sweden squad got its biggest lift from Ayari, who scored twice and gave the midfield far more punch than the pre-match read suggested. Isak also shaped the result with one goal and key involvement in later attacks, while Gyokeres stayed central to the pressure that kept forcing Tunisia backward.
The Tunisia squad had its best stretch through Hannibal's passing and Rekik's headed goal before halftime. That response never lasted long enough, because Tunisia could not slow the direct service into Sweden's front players once the game became more open.
Sweden vs Tunisia — Match Stats
| Stat | Sweden | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Fouls | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Passes | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Key Passes | — | — |
| Interceptions | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
Tunisia had slightly more of the ball, yet Sweden turned the clearer chances into a much heavier final score.
What This Result Means for the Group / Standings
Sweden move to the top of Group F with three points and a +4 goal difference after the 5-1 result. That matters straight away because the Netherlands and Japan had already drawn 2-2, so Sweden finish the opening round with the clearest early advantage in the section.
Tunisia drop to the bottom of the group and now need a stronger response in the next round to stay close to the top two. Keep an eye on Group F — FIFA World Cup 2026 because Sweden have given themselves a far better margin than anyone else after matchday one.
| Team | Played | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Sweden vs Tunisia live score?
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in their Group F opener at Monterrey Stadium.
Who scored in Sweden vs Tunisia?
Yasin Ayari scored twice for Sweden, while Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mattias Svanberg added one each. Omar Rekik scored Tunisia's only goal.
When did Yasin Ayari score his second goal against Tunisia?
Ayari's second goal came in stoppage time at 90+6, which closed the match at 5-1.
How does the Sweden vs Tunisia result affect Group F?
Sweden move top of Group F on three points with a +4 goal difference. Tunisia are bottom after one match, while Japan and the Netherlands both sit on one point.
Sweden leave Monterrey with the strongest opening position in Group F because the scoreline gave them both three points and a major goal-difference lift.
Tunisia still have time to recover, yet the margin of this loss puts far more pressure on the next round.
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