Sweden's post-Ibrahimović forward line announced itself with a five-goal blitz of Tunisia in Monterrey. A statement of attacking intent in the tournament's most goal-happy group.

This was a model case of ruthless finishing rather than territorial dominance: Tunisia actually edged possession (51% vs 49%), but Sweden turned just 1.33 xG into five goals while Tunisia mustered only 0.28 xG. The clinical edge is stark in the shot data — Sweden hit the target with 7 of 13 attempts and scored 5, vastly overperforming their expected total, whereas Tunisia's lone goal (Omar Rekik, 43') was the standout moment of their meagre 6 shots and 0.28 xG. With combined first-half xG of just 0.47, the scoreline flatters Sweden's chance quality and underlines how lethal Isak (1 goal, 2 assists), Ayari (brace) and Gyökeres were with limited openings.