Yasin Ayari scores a World Cup stunner for Sweden but refuses to celebrate against Tunisia. Discover the emotional story behind his powerful gesture.

Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F.

Brighton's Yasin Ayari scored for Sweden against Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup but chose not to celebrate, honoring his Tunisian father's heritage.

Mittfältaren Yasin Ayari satte Sveriges ledningsmål mot Tunisien, landet han också har rötter i. Ayasi valde att fira målet nedtonat av respekt

Graham Potter celebrated Yasin Ayari's first senior international goal as Sweden opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Tunisia in Group F.

El mediocampista sueco que milita en la Premier League logró el primer gol de su selección en el estadio Monterrey. En su celebración pidió perdón por el gol.

Yasin Ayari scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner for Sweden against Belgium, netting his second goal of the match to seal a memorable victory.

Analysis of Sweden's World Cup win over Tunisia

Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres were also on the scoresheet as Sweden romped to a 5-1 win in their opening Group F game at the World Cup

Alexander Isak and Victor Gyokeres also on the scoresheet as Tunisia lose 5-1 in Monterrey

Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener in Monterrey, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice and refusing to celebrate out of respect for his

Ayari bookended the scoring for the Swedes at Estadio BBVA with long-range goals in the seventh minute and in second-half stoppage time.

Sweden dominates Tunisia 5-1 in the FIFA World Cup, with Ayari scoring two stunning goals and Isak adding another.

Tunisia will need a response in their next match to revive knockout-stage hopes

The 22-year-old scored two goals against Tunisia but had muted celebrations against the country of his father's birth.

Yasin Ayari scores a World Cup stunner for Sweden but refuses to celebrate against Tunisia. Discover the emotional story behind his powerful gesture.

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Gelandang muda Swedia, Yasin Ayari, tampil gemilang dalam laga debutnya lawan Tunsia. Ia tak rayakan gol pertama karena hormati negara asal sang ayah.

The 22-year-old, who plays for Brighton, scored twice in Sweden’s emphatic win over his father’s country, Tunisia

Yasin Ayari scored twice while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres starred as Sweden opened its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 5-1 win over Tunisia.

"Devi dare qualcosa in cambio al Paese che si è preso cura di te": così Yasin Ayari ha scelto la Svezia, il consiglio del padre e la doppietta ai Mondiali