Sweden vs Tunisia Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data
(Monterrey)
The Sweden vs Tunisia stats report covers Sweden’s 5-1 Group F win at Estadio Monterrey, where the Sweden national football team punished the Tunisia national football team with five goals from 13 shots. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Mattias Svanberg also finished a ruthless attacking display.
The result lifts the Sweden World Cup 2026 squad into a strong position in World Cup 2026 Group F. Tunisia still had 51% possession, but the Tunisia World Cup 2026 squad could not turn that control into enough threat. The match at Estadio BBVA also reshaped the World Cup 2026 stats and records picture.
Sweden vs Tunisia Stats – Match Statistics Overview
Sweden had less possession, yet they controlled the scoreboard through chance quality and finishing. FotMob listed Tunisia at 51% possession and Sweden at 49%. Sweden still led total shots 13-6 and shots on target 7-2.
The goals arrived at key moments. Ayari scored after seven minutes, Isak added the second after 30, and Omar Rekik pulled Tunisia back before halftime. Sweden then broke the match open through Gyökeres, Svanberg, and Ayari’s stoppage-time second.
Sweden vs Tunisia Stats Snapshot
The full-time numbers show why the score became one-sided. Sweden produced four big chances and seven shots on target. Tunisia produced no big chances, two shots on target, and one goal from Rekik’s header.
| Stat | Sweden | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Total Shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots On Target | 7 | 2 |
| Big Chances | 4 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
Attacking Stats Comparison
Sweden’s attack delivered a finishing clinic. They scored five from 1.33 xG, which shows how much their shooting beat the baseline. Seven of their 13 attempts hit the target, and four big chances stretched Tunisia’s defence.
Tunisia created little despite holding slightly more possession. Their xG finished at 0.28, with two shots on target and no big chances. Rekik’s goal gave Tunisia a halftime route back, but Sweden’s second-half pressure ended that spell.
| Stat | Sweden | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| xG | 1.33 | 0.28 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots On Target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 2 |
| Shot Conversion | 38% | 17% |
Defensive Stats Comparison
Sweden’s defence gave up possession but protected the box well. Tunisia had six attempts and only two came from inside the area. Kristoffer Nordfeldt needed one save, while Sweden’s back line made 23 clearances.
Tunisia’s defensive problem came from errors and shot quality. Abdelmouhib Chamakh made one save, conceded five, and FotMob credited him with two errors leading to goals. Sweden also forced three blocked shots and kept finding space behind Tunisia’s midfield.
| Stat | Sweden | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 6 |
| Clearances | 23 | 13 |
| Defensive Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Fouls Committed | 10 | 8 |
Passing and Possession Analysis
Tunisia completed more passes and held more possession. FotMob listed Tunisia at 292 accurate passes from 370 attempts, while Sweden completed 278 from 356. The difference did not translate into chance quality because Tunisia rarely played through Sweden’s last line.
Sweden used possession with more purpose. Their pass accuracy was 78%, one point below Tunisia, but their attacks ended in better locations. Nine of Sweden’s 13 shots came inside the box, compared with two for Tunisia.
| Stat | Sweden | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 278 | 292 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 79% |
| Accurate Long Balls | 22 | 24 |
| Long Ball Accuracy | 38% | 45% |
| Accurate Crosses | 3 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics
Ayari gave Sweden the headline performance with two goals from two shots on target. Isak and Gyökeres each added a goal and an assist, matching Opta’s note about a rare Swedish World Cup pairing. Tunisia’s best attacking moment came from Rekik, with Hannibal Mejbri supplying the assist.
Sweden – Yasin Ayari
Yasin Ayari scored in the seventh minute and again in stoppage time. FotMob credited him with two goals, two shots on target, and a match rating of 8.94. His first finish set the tone for Sweden’s direct attacking night.
Tunisia – Omar Rekik
Omar Rekik scored Tunisia’s goal before halftime. His header came from Hannibal Mejbri’s delivery and briefly made the score 2-1. Tunisia could not build on that moment after Sweden punished another mistake in the second half.
Expected Goals Analysis
The xG line was Sweden 1.33 and Tunisia 0.28. Sweden’s five goals from that xG total underline how clinical they were. Opta also noted the first half had only 0.47 combined xG despite three goals.
The result was not only about finishing. Sweden created four big chances, entered the box more often, and generated seven shots on target. Tunisia had more possession, yet their shot map lacked the same danger.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Sweden vs Tunisia final score?
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in Group F on 14 June 2026 at Estadio Monterrey.
What was the xG in Sweden vs Tunisia?
FotMob listed Sweden at 1.33 xG and Tunisia at 0.28 xG.
Who scored in Sweden vs Tunisia?
Yasin Ayari scored twice for Sweden. Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Mattias Svanberg also scored, while Omar Rekik scored for Tunisia.
How many shots did Sweden have against Tunisia?
Sweden had 13 total shots and seven shots on target. Tunisia had six total shots and two on target.
Who was the key player in Sweden vs Tunisia stats?
Yasin Ayari was the key player with two goals, two shots on target, and FotMob’s highest match rating.
Sweden vs Tunisia finished as a statement 5-1 win for Sweden in Group F.
Tunisia held more possession, but Sweden dominated shots on target, big chances, xG, and finishing.
The final stats show a clinical Swedish attack and a Tunisia side punished for errors near goal.
