🇸🇪 Sweden
Group F
- Coach
- Graham Potter
- World Cup appearances
- 12
- Best result
- Runners-up 1958
- FIFA ranking
- #23
- Key players
- Viktor GyökeresAlexander Isak
Sweden's national football team, known as Blågult, has a rich World Cup history including a runner-up finish in 1958 and third-place finishes in 1950 and 1994. Under head coach Graham Potter, the team qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a talented squad spearheaded by strikers Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak. Sweden typically plays a disciplined, counter-attacking style with strong defensive organization. Recent form has been solid, with key strengths in attacking transitions and set pieces. The team has a reputation for producing world-class forwards and has consistently qualified for major tournaments. For 2026, Potter has selected a balanced squad blending experience and youth, with a strong midfield and pace on the wings. Sweden's recent qualifying campaign showed resilience and tactical flexibility.
Matches
News
Netherlands World Cup Squad: Premier League Stars Dominate, Frimpong Out
The Netherlands have announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with captain Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay included, but Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong omitted. 15 of the 26 players are from the Premier League.
World Cup 2026: Netherlands Squad Dominated by 15 Premier League Stars
Netherlands' World Cup squad features 15 Premier League players, with defense heavily reliant on English clubs. Virgil van Dijk leads, but injury risks like Jurrien Timber raise questions.
Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim Earns Shock 2026 World Cup Call-Up
Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, on loan from Al Ahly to Barcelona's U19, has been called up for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Roony Bardghji omitted from Sweden squad for non-sporting reasons.