๐ธ๐ช Sweden
Alexander Isak fronts the post-Zlatan Sweden generation.
Sweden's Post-Zlatan Era
Sweden have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, representing the UEFA confederation. Their presence at the tournament is a proud moment for their football nation and for the fans who have followed this journey through every qualifying match.
Sweden's Group F draws Netherlands, Japan, and CAF mainstay Tunisia. Eight years on from the Russia 2018 quarter-final, the post-Zlatan generation is finally back at a World Cup, and Jon Dahl Tomasson's 4-3-3 has the firepower to do damage.
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak headlines the attack, with the 2025 move from Newcastle changing his profile globally, and Arsenal target man Viktor Gyรถkeres is the back-up nine that most countries would start. Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski and Newcastle's Anthony Elanga complete a front line that can outscore any second seed in the tournament.
Group F Draw
All 4 teams in Sweden's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Sweden's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Jon Dahl Tomasson's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Robin Olsen
- 4Victor LindelofCAPTAIN
- 5Isak Hien
- 2Emil Krafth
- 3Ludwig Augustinsson
- 8Mattias Svanberg
- 17Albin Ekdal
- 18Daniel Svensson
- 11Alexander Isak
- 7Dejan Kulusevski
- 20Anthony Elanga
All 23 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
7 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Sweden in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
Sweden competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other UEFA teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Sweden At a Fan Zone
Every Sweden group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group F Opponents
The teams Sweden face in the group stage
