The Sweden National Football Team started the 2026 World Cup with a convincing win. The team won 5-1 against Tunisia and showed that they are a force to be reckoned with in the tournament. Victor Nilsson Lindelof, the team captain, commented on the win and said that they 'silenced many' who had doubts about the team's ability. Lindelof also said that it was nice to show that they can play good football and that they have worked hard to get where they are today. Sweden had a tough journey to the World Cup, with mixed results in the qualifiers and criticism against the team. But with this win, they have shown that they are a team that can go far in the tournament. Graham Potter, the team's coach, also had an important role in the win and Lindelof said that he was glad for everyone's sake. Isak Hien, the center back, also commented on the criticism against the team and said that he could not understand the reasoning about them not deserving to go to the World Cup. Gabriel Gudmundsson, the left back, said that they showed that they are good when it matters and that they always believe in themselves. Viktor Gyökeres and Gustaf Lagerbielke were also on the same track and said that they are in the World Cup for a reason and that they always work hard to get better.