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sweden

Sweden

Blågult (Blue-Yellow)

Sweden, runners-up as 1958 hosts, are a traditional tournament side known for organisation and set-piece threat. They reached the 2018 quarterfinals before missing 2022.

Key facts

Confederation
Europe (UEFA)
Group
Group F · power-ranked #3 of 4
World Cup titles
0
Best finish
Runners-up (1958)
Qualified via
UEFA qualifying
Power rating (PWR)
75 · Elo 1720
Manager
Graham Potter

Players to watch

  • Alexander Isak — Striker (Liverpool)
  • Viktor Gyökeres — Striker (Arsenal)
  • Anthony Elanga — Winger (Newcastle)

Group F opponents

Group-stage fixtures

2026 outlook

Back at the World Cup, Sweden will rely on their trademark structure and resilience to compete in Group F.

Simulate Sweden’s World Cup

Think Sweden can go all the way — or crash out early? Set their Group F finish in the simulator and watch the bracket re-wire around your call, or build a full prediction all the way to the final.