Their Group at World Cup 2026
Sweden: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If Sweden finish in the top two of Group F, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
Sweden at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
Sweden return to the World Cup with their most talented forward line in decades. The historical underdog mentality, winning as a collective over individual brilliance, remains the cultural DNA of how this team competes. Pot 4 positioning in a group with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia is challenging, but Sweden are a legitimate second-place contender with the quality to back it up.
Players to Watch
- Alexander Isak: one of the Premier League's most complete strikers, physically dominant and technically excellent.
- Dejan Kulusevski: creative partner from wide positions who lets Isak operate at his best.
Path to the Final
Win the games against Tunisia and either top seed and Sweden are through to a winnable knockout opener.
World Cup History
Sweden make their 13th World Cup appearance, with the 1958 final on home soil still standing as their best result.
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- Is Sweden in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Sweden qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group F alongside Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. Their first match is on Mon, June 15, 2026.
- What group is Sweden in at World Cup 2026?
- Sweden are in Group F at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains Netherlands (FIFA #7), Japan (FIFA #18), Tunisia (FIFA #49).
- When does Sweden play at World Cup 2026?
- Sweden play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Mon, June 15, 2026 vs Tunisia at BBVA · Monterrey. Matchday 2: Sat, June 20, 2026 vs Netherlands at NRG · Houston. Matchday 3: Thu, June 25, 2026 vs Japan at AT&T · Dallas. All times are UTC.
- What are Sweden's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- Sweden's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Mon, June 15, 2026 vs Tunisia at BBVA · Monterrey. Matchday 2: Sat, June 20, 2026 vs Netherlands at NRG · Houston. Matchday 3: Thu, June 25, 2026 vs Japan at AT&T · Dallas. Sweden must finish in the top two of Group F to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has Sweden been to the World Cup?
- Sweden are appearing at the World Cup for the 13th time in 2026. Their best World Cup result is: Runner-up (1958).