June 21, 2026 08:23
Sweden smash five past Tunisia, Ayari scores two stunners
Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored two sensational goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet as they cruised to a 5-1 FIFA World Cup Group F victory over Tunisia on Sunday (June 14, 2026).
After scraping through to the finals after a dismal qualifying campaign, they responded by scoring five goals in a World Cup match for the first time since 1938 when they defeated Cuba 8-0.
FIFA World Cup: Sweden smash five past Tunisia, Ayari scores two stunners
Sweden dominates Tunisia 5-1 in the FIFA World Cup, with Ayari scoring two stunning goals and Isak adding another.
June 21, 2026 08:22
Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller
Japan showed their battling qualities to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F opener on Sunday (June 14, 2026) as Hajime Moriyasu’s side backed up their desire to make an impact at the tournament with a gritty display.
Daichi Kamada was credited with his side’s all-important second goal in the 88th minute when the ball deflected off the Crystal Palace midfielder’s head to beat Bart Verbruggen after Koki Ogawa had powered his header towards goal.
World Cup 2026: Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller
Japan fights back to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in a World Cup match in Texas.
June 21, 2026 08:10
Lineup
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Published - June 21, 2026 08:25 am IST