Brutal moment…human side for Sweden star after five-goal win over Tunisia

In a dramatic moment combining sporting loyalty and family, Tunisian-born Yassin Ayari led the Swedish national team to a crushing 5-1 victory over Tunisia in a thrilling 2026 World Cup Group Six opener.

Al-Ayari scored two goals and was one of the most popular stars of the match, but did not hide his inner struggle.; The player, who has Tunisian blood from his father and spends part of his annual holidays in Tunisia, described his feelings as mixed and conflicted about the national team, which he sees as part of his emotional identity.

“My feelings were mixed… I spend part of my annual vacation in Tunisia and maintain a special relationship with the country. I avoided celebrating my first goal out of respect for the feelings of the Tunisian fans, although it is important to direct the game early.”

The Swedish star of Tunisian origin added: “I’m delighted with the win, which gives the team he represents an early lead in the group, but at the same time I wish the Carthage Eagles the best of luck for the rest of their World Cup journey.”

He emphasized: “I hope that the Tunisian national team will achieve positive results in the next two matches against Japan and Holland.”

The victory was considered Tunisia’s heaviest defeat in World Cup history, as Yassin Ayari (two goals), Alexandre Isak, Victor Gukeris and Mathias Swanberg each scored five goals.

The Tunisian national team faces a difficult and urgent rescue mission in the remaining two rounds of the group stage.