Sweden goes to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer as they look to make a lasting impact on the global stage after missing out in 2022.
Graham Potter steadied the ship in the qualifying process, guiding Sweden to the tournament within just five months of his appointment, having navigated qualification without winning a single game in their group — which Switzerland eventually won — before progressing through the Nations League play-off route.
The pressure was firmly on this team to spark a revival after missing the last World Cup in Qatar, with the dream almost slipping through their fingers before qualification was eventually secured.
Viktor Gyökeres arrived at the World Cup in sensational form after becoming the hero of Sweden’s UEFA play-off victory, scoring four goals across the two play-off matches, including a spectacular hat-trick against Ukraine.
His physicality, finishing ability, and incredible confidence have transformed him into the main attacking weapon for Sweden heading into the tournament.
Sweden have been drawn in Group F at the tournament, where three-time runners-up Netherlands, Asian giants Japan, and African nation Tunisia await in opposition.
Sweden 2026 World Cup fixtures
- Monday, 15th June — Sweden vs Tunisia — Guadalupe (Monterrey), Mexico
- Saturday, 20th June — Netherlands vs Sweden — Houston, USA
- Friday, 26th June — Japan vs Sweden — Arlington (Dallas), USA
What time do Sweden’s World Cup games kick-off?
All kick-off times are BST.
- Sweden vs Tunisia, 3am
- Netherlands vs Sweden, 6pm
- Japan vs Sweden, 12am
Sweden 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Jacob Widell Zetterstrom (Derby County)
Defenders: 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 (Mjallby), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund)
Midfielders: Taha Ali (Malmo), Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), Jesper Karlström (Udinese), Ken Sema (Pafos), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Besfort Zeneli (Union St-Gilloise)
Forwards: Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)
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