Sweden
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Jon Dahl Tomasson
Head Coach
4-4-2
Formation
0
Titles
12
Appearances
Overview
Sweden return to the World Cup for the first time since 2018 with a young, exciting squad anchored by Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres up front. The Swedes will be aiming to match the 2018 quarter-final run.
Road to World Cup 2026
Sweden advanced through the UEFA playoffs, beating several stronger European sides in two-legged ties.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Alexander Isak
- Viktor Gyökeres
- Dejan Kulusevski
- Emil Forsberg
Strengths
Goalscoring depth, physical conditioning, and a clear tactical identity. The 4-4-2 formation gives the side a solid defensive base.
Weaknesses
Defensive depth in wide positions. The team can be vulnerable to technical, possession-based sides.
World Cup 2026 Chances
Round of 32 is the explicit target. A knockout-round upset is within reach.
Historical World Cup Performance
Eleven prior appearances, with the 1958 final as hosts the high point. The 2018 quarter-final run was the first deep run in two decades.
Best result: Runners-up (1958)
Last World Cup: Quarter-finals (2022)
Match Schedule
Sweden vs Tunisia
Netherlands vs Sweden
Japan vs Sweden