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Sweden at FIFA World Cup 2026
Sweden qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group F opponents
Sweden plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Sweden fixtures
Sweden in the tournament
Sweden arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #35 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 69/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Sweden in Group F with Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #27, with Sweden in the middle of the pack. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Sweden squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 20, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Graham Potter
Graham Potter -- the English coach -- takes Sweden to their first World Cup since 2018. Alexander Isak (Liverpool) and Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) form a Premier League-quality attacking pair. Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa) anchors the defence; Spurs teenager Lucas Bergvall is the breakthrough name in midfield.
Goalkeepers3
- Viktor Johansson(Stoke City)
- Kristoffer Nordfeldt(AIK)
- Jacob Widell Zetterström(Derby County)
Defenders10
- Hjalmar Ekdal(Burnley)
- Gabriel Gudmundsson(Leeds United)
- Isak Hien(Atalanta)
- Emil Holm(Juventus)
- Gustaf Lagerbielke(Braga)
- Victor Lindelöf(Aston Villa)
- Erik Smith(St Pauli)
- Carl Starfelt(Celta Vigo)
- Elliot Stroud(Mjällby)
- Daniel Svensson(Borussia Dortmund)
Midfielders7
- Taha Ali(Malmö)
- Yasin Ayari(Brighton)
- Lucas Bergvall(Tottenham)
- Jesper Karlström(Udinese)
- Ken Sema(Pafos)
- Mattias Svanberg(Wolfsburg)
- Besfort Zeneli(Union Saint-Gilloise)
Forwards6
- Alexander Bernhardsson(Holstein Kiel)
- Anthony Elanga(Newcastle United)
- Viktor Gyökeres(Arsenal)
- Alexander Isak(Liverpool)
- Gustaf Nilsson(Club Brugge)
- Benjamin Nygren(Celtic)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Sweden
When does Sweden play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Sweden plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 15, 2026. The opener is against TUN. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Sweden in at the World Cup 2026?
Sweden is in Group F alongside Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Sweden's FIFA ranking?
Sweden entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #35 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 50 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Sweden win the World Cup 2026?
Sweden's pre-tournament strength rating is 69/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.