Sweden
Group F · FIFA rank 37 · World Cup 2026
Eliminated in the round of 32
Lost 0-3 to France
Sweden are ranked 37th and reached this World Cup the hard way, getting in through the playoffs.
They are out, beaten 3-0 by France in the round of 32.
It is a tough end for a side with real talent, but France were simply too strong on the day.
Sweden's 2026 World Cup matches
See the full Group F standings →Sweden squad and manager
Manager: Graham Potter
| 👕 No. | 🧑 Player | 🛡️ Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | ||
| 1 | Jacob Widell Zetterström | Derby County |
| 12 | Viktor Johansson | Stoke City |
| 23 | Kristoffer Nordfeldt | AIK |
| Defenders (11) | ||
| 2 | Gustaf Lagerbielke | Braga |
| 3 | Victor Lindelöf | Aston Villa |
| 4 | Isak Hien | Atalanta |
| 5 | Gabriel Gudmundsson | Leeds United |
| 6 | Herman Johansson | FC Dallas |
| 8 | Daniel Svensson | Borussia Dortmund |
| 14 | Hjalmar Ekdal | Burnley |
| 15 | Carl Starfelt | Celta Vigo |
| 20 | Eric Smith | FC St. Pauli |
| 21 | Alexander Bernhardsson | Holstein Kiel |
| 24 | Elliot Stroud | Mjällby AIF |
| Midfielders (7) | ||
| 7 | Lucas Bergvall | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 10 | Benjamin Nygren | Celtic |
| 13 | Ken Sema | Pafos |
| 16 | Jesper Karlström | Udinese |
| 18 | Yasin Ayari | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 19 | Mattias Svanberg | VfL Wolfsburg |
| 22 | Besfort Zeneli | Union Saint-Gilloise |
| Forwards (5) | ||
| 9 | Alexander Isak | Liverpool |
| 11 | Anthony Elanga | Newcastle United |
| 17 | Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal |
| 25 | Gustaf Nilsson | Club Brugge |
| 26 | Taha Ali | Malmö FF |
Sweden at the World Cup
- FIFA ranking
- #37
- World Cup appearance
- 13th
- Best finish
- Runners-up (1958)
- Confederation
- UEFA
- Group
- Group F
How did Sweden's World Cup end against France?
Sweden are out, and in the end France were simply the better team.
They lost 3-0 in the round of 32, beaten by one of the favorites for the whole trophy.
Their strike pair, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, could not get going against a very strong French defense.
That is the pain of it, because those two are one of the most dangerous strike pairs at the entire tournament.
Sweden had reached this stage the hard way, finishing 3rd in Group F on 4 points as one of the best 3rd-place teams.
They started brightly too, a big 5-1 win over Tunisia that was their highest-scoring World Cup game since 1938.
But a 1-5 loss to the Netherlands in the group stage had already shown how brutal this tournament can be.
Coach Graham Potter has rebuilt this side, and their proudest World Cup moment is still that runner-up finish back in 1958.
The mood is flat disappointment, because a team with this much attacking talent hoped to go further.
Sweden's recent results
- D2-2GreeceJune 4, 2026Friendly
- L1-3at NorwayJune 1, 2026Friendly
Last 12 months before the tournament. Source: international match records.
Common questions
Which group were Sweden in at the 2026 World Cup?
Sweden were in Group F with Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia. They finished 3rd in the group.
Who is Sweden's manager?
Sweden are managed by Graham Potter.
What is Sweden's best World Cup result?
Sweden's best World Cup result is Runners-up in 1958.
Are Sweden still in the 2026 World Cup?
No, Sweden were knocked out in the round of 32 by France.
What is Sweden's FIFA ranking?
Sweden are ranked 37 in the FIFA world rankings.