SwedenSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group FSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(F)2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
 UEFA Nations League2024 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 16 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group F in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2Qualification |  Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 3Qualification |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4Qualification |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2
SC Braga
3
Aston Villa
4
Atalanta
8
Borussia Dortmund
14
Burnley
15
Celta VigoMidfielders
5
Leeds
6
Mjallby AIF
7
Tottenham
8
10
Celtic
13
Pafos
16
Udinese
18
Brighton
19
VfL Wolfsburg
21
Holstein Kiel
22
IF Elfsborg
24Mjallby AIF
26
Malmo FF
Key Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 3 matches
Recent Results
World Cup 2026
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GreeceHistory of the Sweden national team
Founding and Early Years
The Sweden national team, nicknamed "Blågult" (blue and yellow), is governed by the Swedish Football Association (SvFF), founded in 1904. It reached its historic peak as early as 1958, playing in the World Cup final on home soil.
Team Evolution
Driven by successive generations of talent exported to Europe's biggest leagues, Sweden's national team maintained its reputation as a competitive and feared nation on the continental stage.
Great Managers
Graham Potter, the English head coach, now leads Sweden, in a rebuilding phase following the end of the Zlatan Ibrahimović era.
Iconic Players
Nils Liedholm, captain of the 1958 final against Brazil, and Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish national team's all-time top scorer, rank among the greatest stars of the national game. Victor Lindelöf, the current captain, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Sweden played in the 1958 World Cup final on home soil, lost to Brazil. At the 2026 World Cup, they were eliminated in the Round of 32 by France (0-3), following a group stage that included a big win over Tunisia (5-1).
The Team Today
Under Graham Potter, Sweden rank among the respected nations of the European continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Overall record
Based on the last 12 matches played
Azerbaijan🏠Netherlands✈️Recent Arrivals
No recent arrivals recorded.
Sweden News
View all →France thrash Sweden 3-0 and advance to Round of 16
Kylian Mbappé's brace and a Bradley Barcola goal sent France into the Round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 win over Sweden at MetLife Stadium.
R32 | France vs Sweden — Les Bleus Face Their First Real Test
France, the best team of the group stage (9 pts, 10 goals), face Sweden who made it through. Mbappé looking to add to his 4-goal tally.
BreakingFootballNetherlands Demolish Sweden 5-1 to Stamp Themselves as Major Contenders
The Netherlands produced a stunning 5-1 demolition of Sweden to announce themselves as one of the most dangerous teams in the 2026 World Cup.
Frequently asked questions
When is Sweden's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Sweden's current standing?+
Sweden are currently 3 in World Cup 2026 with 4 points.
What is Sweden's best World Cup result?+
A runners-up finish in 1958, on home soil, against Brazil.
Who is Sweden's captain?+
Victor Lindelöf, the team's current captain.
Who is Sweden's all-time top scorer?+
Zlatan Ibrahimović.
How did Sweden's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the Round of 32 by France (0-3).
Who is Sweden's current head coach?+
Graham Potter, the English head coach.