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Sweden are one of the most consistent World Cup nations in European football, reaching the final in 1958 on home soil and the semi-finals as recently as 2018 under Janne Andersson, with 13 total appearances stretching back to 1934. This page covers the Blågult's complete World Cup stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the full 2026 squad, and their Group F schedule against Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia opening June 14 in Monterrey.
Sweden enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification cycle with a balanced European squad featuring experienced international players and emerging young talent. Explore Sweden’s latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
Sweden has a long history in international football and remains one of Europe’s consistent football nations with multiple strong FIFA World Cup performances. The national side combines organized defending, tactical discipline, and physical football.
The team continues to produce talented players competing across Europe’s top leagues and remains highly competitive in international tournaments. Sweden’s football tradition and World Cup experience continue to make the team a strong contender in qualification campaigns.
Sweden FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Football Association | Swedish Football Association (SvFF) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Nickname | Blågult |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 30 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1934 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 12 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 2 (2018-2022) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Runner-up (1958) |
| Total Matches Played | 51 |
| Total Wins | 19 |
| Total Draws | 13 |
| Total Losses | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 80 |
| Goals Conceded | 73 |
| Win Percentage | 37.3% |
| Clean Sheets | 16 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 1, Lost 1 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Anders Svensson - 10 |
| Most Goals by Player | Henrik Larsson - 5 |
| Largest Victory | 8-0 vs Cuba (1938) |
| Biggest Defeat | 1-7 vs Brazil (1950) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2018 |
Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Jon Dahl Tomasson
| S.N. | Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | Viktor Johansson | Stoke City |
| 2 | Goalkeeper | Kristoffer Nordfeldt | AIK Fotball AB |
| 3 | Goalkeeper | Jacob Widell Zetterström | Derby County |
| 4 | Defender | Hjalmar Ekdal | Burnley |
| 5 | Defender | Gabriel Gudmundsson | Leeds United |
| 6 | Defender | Isak Hien | Atalanta |
| 7 | Defender | Emil Holm | Juventus |
| 8 | Defender | Gustaf Lagerbielke | SC Braga |
| 9 | Defender | Victor Lindelöf | Aston Villa |
| 10 | Defender | Eric Smith | St Pauli |
| 11 | Defender | Carl Starfelt | Celta de Vigo |
| 12 | Defender | Elliot Stroud | Mjallby |
| 13 | Defender | Daniel Svensson | Borussia Dortmund |
| 14 | Midfielder | Jesper Kalström | Udinese |
| 15 | Midfielder | Yasin Ayari | Brighton |
| 16 | Midfielder | Mattias Svanberg | Wolfsburg |
| 17 | Midfielder | Lucas Bergvall | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 18 | Midfielder | Besfort Zeneli | Saint-Gilloise |
| 19 | Forward | Taha Ali | Malmö |
| 20 | Forward | Alexander Bernhardsson | Holstein Kiel |
| 21 | Forward | Anthony Elanga | Newcastle |
| 22 | Forward | Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal |
| 23 | Forward | Alexander Isak | Liverpool |
| 24 | Forward | Gustaf Nilsson | Club Brugge |
| 25 | Forward | Benjamin Nygren | Celtic |
| 26 | Forward | Ken Sema | Pafos |
Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Sun, June 14 | Sweden vs Tunisia | Estadio Monterrey (BBVA) | Monterrey | Group Stage | 20:00 |
| 35 | Sat, June 20 | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium (NRG) | Houston | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 57 | Thu, June 25 | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) | Dallas | Group Stage | 15:00 |
Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Match Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 2026 | Sweden vs Tunisia | Sweden won 3-0 | Estadio Monterrey (BBVA), Monterrey | Group Stage |
| 20 June 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | Netherlands won 2-1 | Houston Stadium (NRG), Houston | Group Stage |
| 25 June 2026 | Japan vs Sweden | Upcoming Fixture | Dallas Stadium (AT&T), Arlington | Group Stage |
Check the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table & Team Standings for all groups, including team rankings, points, wins, draws, losses, goals scored, and qualification status for every team.
Sweden FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Sweden | Runner-up |
| 1950 | Brazil | Third Place |
| 1994 | United States | Third Place |
Sweden All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 51 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Draws | 13 |
| Losses | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 80 |
| Goals Conceded | 73 |
| Clean Sheets | 16 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 4 |
Sweden Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anders Svensson | 10 | 3 | 2002-2010 |
| 2 | Henrik Larsson | 10 | 3 | 1994-2006 |
| 3 | Thomas Ravelli | 9 | 2 | 1990-1994 |
| 4 | Andreas Granqvist | 9 | 2 | 2006-2018 |
| 5 | Sebastian Larsson | 9 | 2 | 2010-2018 |
| 6 | Fredrik Ljungberg | 9 | 3 | 2002-2006 |
| 7 | Zlatan Ibrahimović | 5 | 2 | 2002-2006 |
| 8 | Kim Källström | 8 | 2 | 2006-2018 |
| 9 | Olof Mellberg | 8 | 3 | 2002-2010 |
| 10 | Tomas Brolin | 7 | 1 | 1994 |
Sweden Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrik Larsson | 5 | 10 | 1994-2006 |
| 2 | Tomas Brolin | 5 | 7 | 1994 |
| 3 | Kenneth Andersson | 5 | 7 | 1994 |
| 4 | Zlatan Ibrahimović | 2 | 5 | 2002-2006 |
| 5 | Martin Dahlin | 4 | 7 | 1994 |
| 6 | Ralf Edström | 4 | 6 | 1974 |
| 7 | Gunnar Gren | 4 | 5 | 1958 |
| 8 | Marcus Allbäck | 2 | 8 | 2002-2006 |
| 9 | Andreas Granqvist | 2 | 9 | 2006-2018 |
| 10 | Alexander Isak | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
FAQs About Sweden FIFA World Cup Records
Sweden achieved its best FIFA World Cup finish in 1958 after finishing runner-up.
Sweden has appeared in 12 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Henrik Larsson is Sweden’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with five goals.
Anders Svensson holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Sweden.
Sweden hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1958 and reached the final during the tournament.