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Sweden at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide

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| BY Ben Chopping

Everything you need to know about Sweden ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.

After an abysmal qualifying campaign, Graham Potter quickly galvanised Sweden to jump into the 2026 World Cup via the Nations League. Now, he’ll need to inspire something special to get through a competitive Group F. Expectations are for the Round of 32 if they get lucky from third place.

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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures

Schedule	Teams and Fixtures
Opponents	Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia
Match 1	Sweden vs Tunisia — 15/06/2026 / venue: Estadio BBVA (Estadio Monterrey), Guadalupe, Mexico
Match 2	Sweden vs Netherlands — 20/06/2026 / venue: NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium), Houston, Texas
Match 3	Sweden vs Japan — 26/06/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas

Sweden 2026 World Cup FAQs:

Who is Sweden’s manager at the World Cup 2026?

Graham Potter is the manager of Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. He’s been in the role since October 2025.

How did Sweden qualify for the World Cup 2026?

Sweden qualified for the 2026 World Cup via the Nations League. By defeating Poland in the competition, they essentially erased their failed Group B campaign, in which, they only got two points in six games.

Who are Sweden’s key players?

Strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres headline Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. The two are prolific Premier League and national team scorers who can change a game in an instant.

What is Sweden’s World Cup history?

Sweden have a distinctly mixed World Cup history, bouncing between runs to the Quarters, Semis, and Final, then failing to qualify and group exits. In 1958, as hosts, they lost 5-2 to Brazil in the Final.