Sweden v Tunisia

Though not the biggest margin of victory so far at this year’s World Cup, Sweden put their quality on full display despite leaving it late to qualify, with a thumping 5-1 win over Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey in Nuevo Leon. Yasin Ayari’s fantastic hit from distance just seven minutes into the game got Potter’s side off on the right foot, and they didn’t look back from there. Isak capped a flowing counter-attack with an accurate finish on the half-hour mark to make it two, and not even Rekik’s header 120 seconds before the interval could halt their momentum. Isak linked up with Gyokeres again a quarter-hour after the restart to make it three, and an inspired substitution from Potter paid dividends instantly, as Svanberg was sent on and scored the second-fastest goal by a sub on record in the World Cup, just 18 seconds after entering the pitch. In a bit of symmetry, Yasin Ayari would also close proceedings by adding a fifth in the sixth minute of additional time, hitting the back of the net again from range after a turnover in possession to give the UEFA side a five-goal haul on an xG of just 1.36 (0.28 for Tunisia). Sweden are back in action on June 20 in Houston against the Netherlands, while Tunisia’s hunt for three points will resume on Sunday against Japan at the same venue as tonight. That concludes our commentary of the 2026 World Cup Group F match between Sweden and Tunisia - we hope you’ve enjoyed it!

FULL-TIME: SWEDEN 5-1 TUNISIA

Another substitute from Potter contributes to a goal, with Bergvall winning it back before playing Yasin Ayari into space 31 minutes after coming on.

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Goal

ANOTHER BRILLIANT STRIKE FROM YASIN AYARI! 5-1 SWEDEN! Gharbi is caught in possession high up the pitch by Bergvall, who pokes the ball into the feet of Ayari, and as he’s already shown tonight, all the Brighton midfielder needs is an inch of space. After taking a first touch to settle himself, the Sweden number 18 whips a venomous shot into the far corner, leaving Chamakh with no chance to stop his brace!

The fourth official indicates six minutes will be added to the end of the match for stoppages.

Svanberg's goal is the second-fastest scored by a substitute in the World Cup, coming just 18 seconds after his introduction. With his first touch, he's put his name down in history, while providing Sweden with a late bit of added cushion.