Sweden smash five past Tunisia in World Cup opener

Sweden began their World Cup campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory against Tunisia in Group F on Sunday. The dominant performance saw Yasin Ayari net a brace, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres added their names to the scoresheet.

After a challenging qualifying campaign, Sweden showcased their World Cup potential by scoring five goals in a single match for the first time since their 8-0 win over Cuba in 1938. Ayari opened the scoring with a powerful shot, sending fans into a frenzy. Tunisia, who aimed to counter-attack, were caught out as Sweden transitioned effectively.

Isak doubled Sweden's lead with a well-placed strike after a swift counter-attack. Despite Tunisia pulling one back before halftime through Omar Rekik's header, Sweden reasserted control in the second half. Isak's assist set up Gyokeres for an easy finish, and substitute Mattias Svanberg added a fourth after a VAR review confirmed his goal.

Ayari sealed the emphatic victory with another spectacular long-range effort in stoppage time. The win propels Sweden to the top of Group F, with Japan and the Netherlands drawing their earlier match.

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