Match Summary
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- In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match, Sweden holds a 2-1 lead against Tunisia at half-time.
- Yasin Ayari scored for Sweden in the 7th minute, followed by Alexander Isak’s goal in the 30th minute to extend the lead.
- Tunisia’s Omar Rekik scored in the 43rd minute to reduce the deficit, with the first half ending 2-1 in favor of Sweden.
June 15, Kathmandu – In the Group F match held at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, during the FIFA World Cup 2026, Sweden took a 2-1 lead over Tunisia by the end of the first half.
Yasin Ayari opened the scoring early in the 7th minute to give Sweden the lead. Born in Sweden to a Tunisian father and Moroccan mother, Ayari refrained from celebrating the goal.
Alexander Isak further extended Sweden’s advantage by scoring a brilliant goal in the 30th minute.
Receiving a pass from Victor Gyokeres in midfield, Isak advanced solo, skillfully evading Tunisian defenders before finding the net.
However, Tunisia fought back late in the first half. Omar Rekik scored for Tunisia in the 43rd minute.
Rekik’s goal came from a headed finish following a cross delivered by Hannibal Mejbri.
