Sweden vs Tunisia
Sweden
Tunisia
Sweden 5–1 Tunisia
Sweden edged Tunisia 2-1 in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, collecting three points in a match that asked serious questions of both sides before the Scandinavians found a way through.
Sweden picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Sweden end of the standings.
Sweden 2-1 Tunisia: Craft and Resilience Carry the Scandinavians Through a Testing World Cup Opener
Sweden edged Tunisia 2-1 in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, collecting three points in a match that asked serious questions of both sides before the Scandinavians found a way through.
Read full report →- 7'Right foot shotYasin Ayari
- 30'assist: Viktor Gyökeres
Alexander Isak - 43'assist: Hannibal
Omar Rekik - 54'Foul
Rani Khedira - 59'assist: Alexander Isak
Viktor Gyökeres - 65'off: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Elliot Stroud - 65'off: Benjamin Nygren
Lucas Bergvall - 72'off: Yan Valery
Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud - 72'off: Ellyes Skhiri
Elias Achouri - 72'off: Elias Saad
Sebastian Tounekti - 83'off: Rani Khedira
Ismaël Gharbi - 84'off: Anis Slimane
Firas Chaouat - 84'assist: Alexander Isak
Mattias Svanberg - 84'off: Jesper KarlströmMattias Svanberg
- 86'Mattias Svanberg
- 90+6'assist: Lucas BergvallYasin Ayari
- 90'off: Alexander Isak
Anthony Elanga - 90+1'off: Alexander Bernhardsson
Daniel Svensson
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What was the final score of Sweden vs Tunisia?
The match finished 5-1 to Sweden.
Who won Sweden vs Tunisia?
Sweden won the match 5-1.
When did Sweden vs Tunisia take place?
The match took place on Monday, 15 June 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model favored Sweden at 46 percent probability, and the pick landed. Sweden's recent form showed one win across five matches, though both sides had scored in all their last five outings. Tunisia managed one loss in their recent stretch. The five-goal margin proved decisive in a one-sided contest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Sweden's 5-1 victory reversed recent form and consolidated their 3rd-place standing in the group. Tunisia's second consecutive rout leaves them vulnerable in 4th; the 4-goal swing in goal difference represents a significant setback. Our AI engine flagged both sides' inability to keep clean sheets; Sweden's win came despite conceding, suggesting group dynamics remain fluid heading into remaining fixtures.
Sweden v Tunisia · World Cup 2026 · 15/06/2026, 03:00:00