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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.
FootballNetherlands 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.
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 |  Japan | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Rules and legend
- Qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Defenders
Midfielders
3Victor Jörgen Nilsson LindelöfMF
5Gabriel Johan GudmundssonMF
7Lucas Erik Holger BergvallMF
10Erik Benjamin NygrenMF
11Anthony David Junior ElangaMF
13Kenneth Nlata SemaMF
16Jesper Kewe KarlströmMF
18Yasin Abbas AyariMF
19Mattias Olof SvanbergMF
21Alexander Olof BernhardssonMF
22Besfort ZeneliMF
26Taha Abdi AliMF
Key Players
Top Players
History 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.
Frequently asked questions
When is Sweden's next match?+
Sweden face Poland on 28 September 2026.
What is Sweden's current standing?+
Sweden are currently 1 in UEFA Nations League with 3 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.