🇸🇪 Sweden
World Cup 2026 | Group F | Power rating | World rank #21
About Sweden
Sweden are a traditionally organised Scandinavian side. A UEFA side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1807 -21st of the 48 teams -in Group F.
World Cup runners-up in 1958 and semi-finalists in 1994. Structured, physical and effective, strong in the air and on set pieces.
Drawn alongside Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Netherlands. The model lists them 3rd in the group and to reach the Round of 32.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Sweden return to the World Cup with a forward line led by Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres.
World Cup history
Sweden's best World Cup finish was runner-up as host in 1958, and they also finished third in 1994. WC26 is their first finals appearance since reaching the 2018 quarter-finals.
Recent form
Sweden's qualifying path was turbulent: they struggled in group play before reaching the tournament through the playoff route.
2026 World Cup angle
In Group F, Sweden can hurt teams through direct attacks and elite striker movement. The concern is whether they have stabilized enough after reaching the tournament the hard way.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Sweden model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs 🇹🇳 Tunisia FT | 5 : 1 | -- |
| vs 🇳🇱 Netherlands FT | 1 : 5 | -- |
| vs 🇯🇵 Japan FT | 1 : 1 | -- |