World Cup Group Stage - 1
Sweden 5 - 1 FT Tunisia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' Y. Ayari
30' A. Isak (V. Gyokeres)
O. Rekik (H. Mejbri) 43'
HT
R. Khedira 54'
59' V. Gyokeres (A. Isak)
65' ↓ G. Gudmundsson ↑E. Stroud
65' ↓ B. Nygren ↑L. Bergvall
↓ E. Saad ↑S. Tounekti 72'
↓ Y. Valery ↑M. Belhadj 72'
↓ E. Skhiri ↑E. Achouri 72'
↓ R. Khedira ↑I. Gharbi 83'
↓ A. Slimane ↑F. Chaouat 83'
84' ↓ J. Karlstrom ↑M. Svanberg
84' M. Svanberg (A. Isak)
90'+1 ↓ A. Isak ↑A. Elanga
90'+1 ↓ A. Bernhardsson ↑D. Svensson
90'+6 Y. Ayari (L. Bergvall)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sweden
Goalkeepers
Kristoffer Nordfeldt 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gustaf Lagerbielke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Hien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jesper Karlström
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Alexander Bernhardsson 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Benjamin Nygren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Yasin Ayari 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Gabriel Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Viktor Gyökeres 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Alexander Isak 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Jacob Widell Zetterström 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Viktor Johansson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hjalmar Ekdal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carl Starfelt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bergvall 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
31
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Herman Johansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ken Sema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattias Svanberg 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Besfort Zeneli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taha Abdi Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Elanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustaf Nilsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tunisia
Goalkeepers
Abdelmouhib Chamakh 
SIEVE
17%
Save %
17%
Save %
5
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Yan Valery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Omar Rekik
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Montassar Talbi 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Amine Ben Hmida 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Ali Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Rani Khedira
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Hannibal Mejbri 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
11
Duels Won
85%
Win %
Forwards
Elias Saad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Anis Ben Slimane
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Aymen Dahmen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sabri Ben Hessen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adem Arous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Bronn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moataz Nefati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raed Chikhaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mortadha Ben Ouanes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Achouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Gharbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Tounekti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khalil Ayari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hazem Mastouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Firas Chaouat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sweden's Five-Star Masterclass Dismantles Tunisia
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A ruthless display of attacking efficiency saw the Scandinavians turn Estadio BBVA into a shooting gallery, punishing every defensive lapse to perfection.
Early Warning Signs
The Intensity was off the charts from the opening exchange at Estadio BBVA. Sweden wasted absolutely no time establishing their attacking rhythm, making a mockery of their modest 1.26 expected goals tally. Just seven minutes in, Yasin Ayari set the tone with a brilliant early opener, immediately putting Tunisia on the back foot. The North Africans edged possession throughout the half, trying to play their way out of trouble by stringing together over 350 passes, but they lacked the necessary bite in the final third. On the half-hour mark, the immensely talented Alexander Isak doubled the advantage after a sharp feed from Viktor Gyökeres. The sheer speed of the Swedish transitions left the Tunisian backline constantly chasing shadows.
The Fleeting Comeback
Just when the Balance seemed completely tilted in one direction, Tunisia unexpectedly found a lifeline. Three minutes before the break, O. Rekik finished a slick move orchestrated by the creative H. Mejbri, completely altering the halftime team talks and injecting a brief wave of belief. For a fleeting moment, a serious momentum shift looked possible. However, the Scandinavians emerged from the tunnel with a cold, calculated focus. Any lingering hopes of a North African comeback were entirely extinguished in the 59th minute. This time, Isak turned provider, setting up Gyökeres to decisively restore the crucial two-goal cushion. This was the definitive pivot of the tie—Tunisia's defensive shape fractured, and their remaining energy visibly drained away under the relentless pressure.
A Ruthless Finish
The final stages truly showcased the immense depth in the Swedish squad, underlining the massive Stakes attached to this World Cup group opener. With the result practically secured, the tactical substitutions worked to absolute perfection. M. Svanberg came off the bench and instantly made his mark, firing home the fourth goal in the 84th minute, brilliantly assisted yet again by the magnificent Isak. The absolute icing on the cake arrived deep into stoppage time. Fellow substitute L. Bergvall laid the ball off perfectly for Ayari, who ruthlessly completed his hero brace in the 96th minute to seal a stunning 5-1 triumph. Our take is undeniable: this squad just delivered a colossal warning shot to the rest of the tournament.
Key Questions
What made Alexander Isak the Man of the Match?
Isak drove the attack with a masterclass performance, scoring once and providing two crucial assists to dismantle the opposing defense entirely.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Clinical finishing vastly outpaced expected goals, with early breakthroughs and devastating counter-attacks turning limited chances into a high-scoring spectacle.
What does this mean for Sweden's season?
This dominant opening victory places them firmly at the top of their World Cup group, building massive momentum for the knockout stages.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Mode Engaged on Opening Day
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. While this Group Stage opener lacks Hollywood appeal, capturing three crucial points is the absolute baseline for surviving the early rounds.
The Setup
On June 15, 2026, the Estadio BBVA plays host to a pragmatic clash as Sweden faces Tunisia. The metrics suggest a gritty affair. A low Stars rating reflects the absence of household names, while the underlying Stakes metric remains modest early in the tournament. However, survival in the World Cup group stage demands immediate momentum. Sweden enter as clear favorites to take all three points, but a tight Balance score hints that the North African side will not roll over easily. Neither team boasts an imposing Form metric heading into the tournament, meaning this match is purely about grinding out a vital result.
Key Battle
With no marquee superstars to hijack the narrative, this contest comes down to Sweden's collective attacking unit trying to dismantle Tunisia's famously disciplined low block. The physical battle in the center of the park will dictate the tempo, with the European side forced to find creative solutions against a stubborn defensive wall.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, tactical slog rather than an end-to-end thriller. Tunisia will aim to frustrate and hit on the counter, but Sweden's slight edge in overall quality should eventually break the deadlock. We expect a narrow 1-0 victory for the Swedes.