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📖 About Sweden at the 2026 World Cup
Sweden competes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group F, facing Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in the group stage. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams for the first time.
So far Sweden have played 3 matches, recording 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss for 4 points with a goal difference of 0 (7 scored, 7 conceded). That places them 2nd in their group.
Explore the full Sweden squad, fixtures, live results and statistics on worldcuplivenow.com.
📖 Sweden — Profile & Football History
World Cup History
Sweden has qualified for the FIFA World Cup on 12 occasions, with their best performance being runners-up in 1958 as hosts. They also finished third in 1950 and 1994, and fourth in 1938. Sweden's consistent appearances have made them a notable European presence in the tournament.
Honours & Achievements
Sweden's main honors include a gold medal at the 1948 Olympic football tournament and a bronze at the 1924 Olympics. They have never won the UEFA European Championship, but reached the final in 1992 as hosts. Domestically, the Allsvenskan is the top league, but the national team's greatest achievement remains the 1958 World Cup final appearance.
Playing Style & Identity
Sweden's football identity is characterized by a disciplined, organized, and physically robust style, often relying on a strong defensive structure and quick counter-attacks. Historically, they have emphasized teamwork and tactical awareness over individual flair. This pragmatic approach has earned them respect as a hard-to-beat side.
Legends & Star Players
Sweden's football legends include Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl, and Nils Liedholm, who formed the famous 'Gre-No-Li' trio at AC Milan and led Sweden to Olympic gold in 1948. Other icons include goalkeeper Ronnie Hellström, midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg, and striker Henrik Larsson. Zlatan Ibrahimović, with his extraordinary skill and longevity, is perhaps the most famous Swedish player of all time.
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