World Cup
Sweden
Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026
Norway
vs
Sweden
01 Jun 2026 · 19:00
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Sweden
vs
Tunisia
15 Jun 2026 · 04:00
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Netherlands
vs
Sweden
20 Jun 2026 · 19:00
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Japan
vs
Sweden
26 Jun 2026 · 01:00
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Footlab Data
Group F
Group F
Group standings
| # | Team | MJ | G | N | P | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Footlab Data
Statistiques détaillées
Footlab Data
Footlab profile
Offensive potential
66,0/100
High
Defensive stability
58,0/100
High
Game control
42,5/100
Stable
Regularity
46,5/100
Stable
Mental resilience
16,9/100
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Footlab Data
Sweden National Team Profile - 2026 World Cup Analysis
Sweden World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection
Sweden approaches the 2026 World Cup with a renewed sense of ambition. After a post-Ibrahimović transition period marked by frustrating absences, the Blågult showcase a "Direct Power" profile. Driven by a new offensive guard (Isak, Gyökeres), the Scandinavian side has evolved its traditional 4-4-2 toward a more vertical game, while maintaining its dominant physical identity.
Global Positioning
Sweden is positioned as an athletic outsider. They are the team capable of shutting down opposition creators through organization and punishing any mistake on set-pieces or quick transitions.
- Status: Athletic Outsider / Transition Specialist
- Projection: Round of 16
- Risk: Dependency on clinical efficiency from rare clear-cut chances
Footlab Profile
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Attacking Potential | High (Isak/Gyökeres duo) |
| Defensive Stability | High |
| Game Control | Medium (Direct approach) |
| Consistency | Improving |
| Physical Impact | Very High |
Structural Strengths
- Dominant Aerial Play: Boasting one of the highest average heights in the tournament, making Sweden a constant threat on set-pieces (over 25% of their goals).
- Lethal Transitions: Quick progression capabilities relying on the speed and technique of modern strikers.
- Defensive Organization: Scandinavian rigor that historically limits high opposition scoring (0.75 goals conceded/match in WC 2018).
- Duel Dominance: Over 60% of aerial duels won, allowing them to break the rhythm of possession-based teams.
Structural Weaknesses
- Positional Creativity: Difficulty building complex attacks against deep, compact blocks.
- Generational Transition: Ongoing search for new charismatic leaders to stabilize the squad in critical moments.
- Conceded Possession: Tendency to allow opponents the ball (45-50% possession), risking physical fatigue late in the match.
- Finishing: A chances-created volume (xG) often below European averages, requiring maximum realism.
Tactical Brief
Sweden relies on a flexible system (4-4-2 or 3-5-2) prioritizing:
- Offensive Phase: Long ball distribution, high-volume crossing (>20 per match), and runs in behind.
- Defensive Phase: Compact mid-block, intense pressing in bursts within the opposition half.
- Identity: Pragmatic football aiming for immediate efficiency rather than possession aesthetics.
Match Typology
- Vs Weaker Teams: Physical dominance and wearing down opponents through crosses and set-pieces.
- Vs Similar Teams: Tight tactical duels where athletic impact often tips the scales.
- Vs Top Tier Teams: Ability to set up a defensive wall and exploit a single counter to secure an upset.
2026 Key Performance Factors
Sweden's success will primarily depend on:
- the form of their attacking duo Isak-Gyökeres
- their ability to remain airtight on defensive transitions
- the efficiency of their high press to avoid conceding too much control
Footlab Projection
Sweden possesses a quarter-finalist ceiling. They are the team capable of disrupting technically superior nations through sheer organization and aerial dominance.
Projection: Round of 16 (Reasonable target)
Optimal Scenario: Quarter-final run driven by heroic defensive solidity.
Betting Insights
- ✔️ High potential in "Set-Piece Goal" markets
- ✔️ Interesting for "Under 2.5 Goals" (rigorous organization)
- ✔️ Value in "Underdog Win" against teams that over-rely on possession
- ⚠️ Be wary of possession stats (generally low for Sweden)
Conclusion
Sweden is a pragmatic and formidable outsider. Their ability to turn every dead-ball phase into a scoring chance and their defensive rigor make them a "poisonous" opponent for any global giant in 2026.
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International history
Matches from the last 4 years
Sweden
vs
Poland
3 - 2
Ukraine
vs
Sweden
1 - 3
Sweden
vs
Slovenia
1 - 1
Switzerland
vs
Sweden
4 - 1
Sweden
vs
Kosovo
0 - 1
Sweden
vs
Switzerland
0 - 2
Kosovo
vs
Sweden
2 - 0
Slovenia
vs
Sweden
2 - 2
Sweden
vs
Algeria
4 - 3
Hungary
vs
Sweden
0 - 2
Sweden
vs
Northern Ireland
5 - 1
Luxembourg
vs
Sweden
1 - 0
Sweden
vs
Azerbaijan
6 - 0
Sweden
vs
Slovakia
2 - 1
Estonia
vs
Sweden
0 - 3
Slovakia
vs
Sweden
2 - 2
Sweden
vs
Estonia
3 - 0
Azerbaijan
vs
Sweden
1 - 3
Sweden
vs
Serbia
0 - 3
Denmark
vs
Sweden
2 - 1
Sweden
vs
Albania
1 - 0
Portugal
vs
Sweden
5 - 2
Sweden
vs
Estonia
2 - 1
Sweden
vs
Estonia
2 - 0
Azerbaijan
vs
Sweden
3 - 0
Belgium
vs
Sweden
1 - 1
Sweden
vs
Moldova
3 - 1
Sweden
vs
Austria
1 - 3
Estonia
vs
Sweden
0 - 5
Austria
vs
Sweden
2 - 0
Sweden
vs
New Zealand
4 - 1
Sweden
vs
Azerbaijan
5 - 0
Sweden
vs
Belgium
0 - 3
Sweden
vs
Iceland
2 - 1
Sweden
vs
Finland
2 - 0
Sweden
vs
Algeria
2 - 0
Mexico
vs
Sweden
1 - 2
Sweden
vs
Slovenia
1 - 1
Serbia
vs
Sweden
4 - 1
Norway
vs
Sweden
3 - 2
Sweden
vs
Serbia
0 - 1
Sweden
vs
Norway
1 - 2
Slovenia
vs
Sweden
0 - 2