Weekend at the World Cup: Netherlands have been warned about Yasin Ayari

Ben McAleer gives us the lowdown on this weekend's offering. 

Yasin Ayari of Sweden scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Sweden and Tunisia. Pic: David Ramos/Getty Images

Netherlands vs Sweden, Houston (Saturday, 6pm)

The making of Yasin Ayari: Sweden eased to a 5-1 win over Tunisia on matchday one as Graham Potter’s side clicked into gear for their World Cup opener. The meeting with the African nation was hardly the most testing, though they made light work of the Eagles of Carthage regardless.