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Sweden — World Cup 2026
Group F · Model Elo 1800 · Founded 1904 · Strawberry Arena
Sweden are in Group F. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1800, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Sweden
Sweden are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group F. The national side was founded in 1904. They play home matches at the Strawberry Arena in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden, which seats 54,329.
- Founded: 1904
- Home stadium: Strawberry Arena (capacity 54,329)
- Based in: Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
- Official site: www.svenskfotboll.se
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Viktor Johansson · Goalkeeper · age 27 · Stoke City -
1. Jacob Widell Zetterström · Goalkeeper · age 28 · Derby County -
15. Kristoffer Nordfeldt · Goalkeeper · age 37 · AIK
Defenders
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2. Carl Starfelt · Centre-Back · age 31 · Celta Vigo -
3. Victor Lindelöf · Centre-Back · age 32 · Aston Villa -
4. Isak Hien · Defender · age 27 · Atalanta -
8. Eric Smith · Centre-Back · age 29 · St Pauli -
12. Ken Sema · Left-Back · age 32 · Pafos -
14. Gustaf Lagerbielke · Centre-Back · age 26 · Braga -
18. Hjalmar Ekdal · Centre-Back · age 27 · Burnley -
24. Daniel Svensson · Left-Back · age 24 · Borussia Dortmund
Midfielders
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3. Gabriel Gudmundsson · Midfielder · age 27 · Leeds United -
8. Jesper Karlström · Defensive Midfield · age 31 · Udinese -
14. Herman Johansson · Right Midfield · age 28 · FC Dallas -
15. Lucas Bergvall · Central Midfield · age 20 · Tottenham Hotspur -
17. Elliot Stroud · Left Midfield · age 24 · Mjällby -
23. Besfort Zeneli · Central Midfield · age 23 · Union Saint-Gilloise -
26. Yasin Ayari · Central Midfield · age 22 · Brighton and Hove Albion -
32. Mattias Svanberg · Midfielder · age 27 · Wolfsburg
Forwards
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8. Benjamin Nygren · Right Winger · age 25 · Celtic -
9. Alexander Isak · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Liverpool -
11. Alexander Bernhardsson · Right Winger · age 27 · Holstein Kiel -
14. Viktor Gyökeres · Centre-Forward · age 28 · Arsenal -
19. Gustaf Nilsson · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Club Brugge -
20. Anthony Elanga · Left Wing · age 24 · Newcastle United -
22. Taha Ali · Right Winger · age 28 · Malmo FF
Staff
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Graham Potter · Manager · age 51 · Sweden
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Sweden have played 1,105 internationals since 1908, winning 542 for a 49.0% win rate (542W 234D 329L, 2,178 goals for / 1,431 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 20W 14D 21L from 55 matches.
Recent form
- L vs France 0–3 · 2026-06-30 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Japan 1–1 · 2026-06-25 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Netherlands 1–5 · 2026-06-20 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Tunisia 5–1 · 2026-06-14 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Greece 2–2 · 2026-06-04
- L vs Norway 1–3 · 2026-06-01
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Sweden's Top World Cup Scorers
- Kennet Andersson — 5 World Cup goals
- Henrik Larsson — 5 World Cup goals
- Agne Simonsson — 4 World Cup goals
- Kurt Hamrin — 4 World Cup goals
- Ralf Edström — 4 World Cup goals
- Tomas Brolin — 4 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group F Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Sweden in at the 2026 World Cup?
Sweden are in Group F.
What are Sweden's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Sweden a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1800.
When was the Sweden national football team founded?
1904.
Where do Sweden play their home matches?
At the Strawberry Arena in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden (capacity 54,329).
What is Sweden's all-time record?
Sweden have played 1105 internationals, winning 542 (49.0%). At the World Cup they have 20 wins, 14 draws and 21 defeats from 55 matches.