
Swedish Substitute Sets World Cup Record with 18‑Second Strike
In a stunning opening match, Sweden’s Mattias Svanberg became the fastest European substitute to score, thanks to cutting‑edge technology and a hockey‑born pedigree.
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In a stunning opening match, Sweden’s Mattias Svanberg became the fastest European substitute to score, thanks to cutting‑edge technology and a hockey‑born pedigree.

The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions blend expert insight with a playful competition, recapping Matchday 9’s key results and previewing the decisive fixtures of Matchday 10.

Texas Tech navigates a new quarterback era, Tunisia seeks fresh leadership after a World Cup disappointment, and a New Orleans restaurant celebrates a James Beard honor.

Takefusa Kubo was forced out of Japan's opening World Cup game against the Netherlands with a left knee injury, leaving the squad without one of its key attackers as they prepare for their next opponent.

Japan reflects on past World Cup encounters with the Netherlands, Costa Rica and Tunisia, emphasizing unity and focus ahead of their upcoming match.

Sweden defeated Tunisia 5‑1 in their opening match, with Yasin Ayari’s celebrated goal, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres’ finishes, and a VAR‑reviewed strike from Mattias Svanberg. Tunisia’s coach Sabri Lamouchi defended his side’s attacking ethos, while Hannibal Mejbri shone for the Africans.

From Morocco’s pulsating draw with Brazil to Australia’s shock win over Turkey, the latest predictions weigh Germany’s confidence against Curacao, preview a tight Netherlands‑Japan clash, and highlight Ivory Coast’s defensive duel with Ecuador, while Sweden eyes a must‑win against Tunisia.

Tunisia aims to end a 34‑year winless streak against Belgium while both teams fine‑tune for the 2026 World Cup.

Austria and Tunisia meet in a pre‑World Cup friendly on Monday, with the Austrians aiming to showcase their new tactical identity under Ralf Rangnick and the Tunisians hoping to secure their first victory over the Austrians while fine‑tuning for Qatar 2026.

Austria, riding an eight‑win streak, will host Tunisia in a June friendly as both nations fine‑tune strategies for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.