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Sweden at World Cup 2026
Sweden enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group K alongside Turkey, Romania, Peru. Managed by Jon Dahl Tomasson, Sweden is currently ranked #47 in the FIFA World Rankings. Zlatan Ibrahimović is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 6 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Sweden squad managed by Jon Dahl Tomasson.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Sweden Fixtures — Group K
All Sweden group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group K Standings
See full Group K standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sweden World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 12
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: 1 (1958)
- Best finish: Runners-up (1958)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 51
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 18 / 14 / 19
- Win rate: 35.3%
- Goals: 80 scored, 74 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Zlatan Ibrahimović (6)
Key Players to Watch
Alexander Isak ↗
Sweden's most talented forward, playing at Newcastle United. Clinical finisher with pace and technical ability. The team's main goal threat.
Viktor Gyökeres ↗
Prolific scorer at Sporting CP who has become one of Europe's most in-form strikers. Provides Sweden with another attacking option alongside Isak.
Dejan Kulusevski ↗
Creative force at Tottenham who brings flair and unpredictability. Key to unlocking defenses with his dribbling and passing.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-4-2 / 4-2-3-1
Organized and disciplined with a strong defensive foundation. Sweden plays direct football, utilizing the pace of Isak and physicality throughout the team. Set pieces are a major weapon.
Strengths
- Strong defensive organization
- Quality strikers in Isak and Gyökeres
- Physical presence across the pitch
- Excellent set-piece threat
- Team unity and work ethic
Weaknesses
- Limited creativity in central midfield
- Aging squad in some positions
- Can struggle against teams that sit deep
- Over-reliance on Isak and Gyökeres for goals
2026 World Cup Chances
Sweden enters Group K as one of the favorites to advance. With a balanced squad featuring quality strikers (Isak, Gyökeres), creative players (Kulusevski), and solid defensive organization, they have the tools to navigate a competitive group. The opening match against Turkey will be crucial. Sweden's experience, discipline, and direct style should see them through to the knockout stages, where their set-piece prowess could trouble bigger teams.