While Swedish players and managers celebrated their first victory and enjoyed the 5-1 rout, time ran out for Sabri Lamouchi. A few hours later he was fired as Tunisia's national team coach. "I was very shocked," says Mattias Svanberg.
SportsVictor Nilsson Lindelöf and Gabriel Gudmundsson believe they silenced the critics with the 5-1 victory over Tunisia. The opening-day performance also seems to have put their next World Cup opponent on notice. “Watch out, Netherlands!” writes De Telegraaf about Blågult.
SportsSwedish World Cup debut - then Zlatan Ibrahimovic chose something completely different. The former striker appeared at the UFC gala hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House. "It feels fantastic," Ibrahimovic said.
FootballMattias Svanberg needed only 18 seconds on the pitch to score in his World Cup debut. But he had to wait a few minutes to celebrate. "It was an incredible feeling," he said after the 5-1 win over Tunisia.
SportsThree points and a 5-1 goal difference - that's all Sweden could have dreamed of in their World Cup debut. But they may need another point to reach the round of 32.
FootballOne of the world's hottest attacking duos has introduced itself at the World Cup. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres showed the way when Sweden ran over Tunisia in the opener. "We're going to be the difference," Isak said after the 5-1 win.
FootballGraham Potter allowed himself and the players to enjoy the relief. He was happy and satisfied but also composed after the 5-1 win in the World Cup opener against Tunisia. "Great for us to start the tournament with a win, but it's only one game," he said.
SportsThe atmosphere was electric at the outdoor club Trädgården in Stockholm when Sweden crushed Tunisia last night.
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