12
WC Appearances
including 2026
Runner-up
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#27
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Sweden
Sweden return to the World Cup finals after missing out on Russia 2018, qualifying via the UEFA playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Former Denmark great Jon Dahl Tomasson has assembled a dangerous attacking squad featuring one of Europe's most lethal strike partnerships - Newcastle United's Alexander Isak and Sporting CP's prolific Viktor Gyökeres, one of the most in-form goalscorers in European football. Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia is competitive, but Sweden's attacking firepower makes them genuine second-place candidates. Sweden's best result remains the runner-up finish in 1958 on home soil, but this squad has the goals to make deep runs.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Frisco, Texas
Blågult base at FC Dallas's MLS facility in Frisco, a 30-minute drive from AT&T Stadium in Arlington for their Group F fixture there. Dallas heat is a brutal adjustment for a Nordic team but the federation prioritised stadium proximity.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Sweden stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Frisco to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Alexander Isak
Viktor Gyökeres
Emil Forsberg
Dejan Kulusevski
Victor Lindelöf
Head Coach
Jon Dahl Tomasson
2026 Group
Group F
Sweden at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Quarterfinal | |
| 2006 | Round of 16 | |
| 2002 | Round of 16 | |
| 1994 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 1990 | Round of 16 | |
| 1978 | Group Stage | |
| 1974 | Group Stage | |
| 1970 | Group Stage | |
| 1958 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1950 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1938 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1934 | Quarterfinal |
12 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Sweden
Sweden World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Sweden in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Sweden is in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia.
Who is the manager of Sweden at the 2026 World Cup?+
Jon Dahl Tomasson manages Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Sweden's FIFA ranking?+
Sweden is ranked #27 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Sweden played in?+
Sweden has appeared in 12 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Runner-up.
When does Sweden play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Sweden's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 14 vs Tunisia; June 20 vs Netherlands; June 25 vs Japan. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Sweden's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Sweden include Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, Emil Forsberg, Dejan Kulusevski, Victor Lindelöf.
Where is Sweden's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Sweden will be based in Frisco, Texas (USA), training at FC Dallas Stadium. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.