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Sweden's 2026 World Cup Qualification Campaign
Sweden’s journey through the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 has been a bit of a mixed bag. They ended the campaign ranked 4th with 2 points from 8 matches, managing 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. The team scored 10 goals but conceded 15, leaving them with a goal difference of -5. They showed some resilience towards the end with a recent winning streak including victories over Ukraine and Poland, but the campaign overall lacked consistency.
At home, Sweden’s form was modest with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, while away they matched that win tally but also suffered 2 defeats and 1 draw. They found the net 4 times on home soil and 6 times away, but they couldn’t keep a clean sheet in any game.
Looking ahead, Sweden faces the Netherlands away in their next World Cup group stage match. The task is clear: they’ll need to tighten up defensively and build on their recent scoring exploits if they want to make a proper impact in the tournament. No pressure, then.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
4
Points
2
PPG (last 5)
1.40
Squad pedigree
14 of 25 squad players (56%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 22Points trajectory
Rank 22FIFA world ranking
#43
Manager
G. Potter
England
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Sweden's 2026 World Cup Form
Sweden's form in the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign has been a mixed bag, with two wins, two draws, and four defeats from eight matches. Their points have been dropped more often through losses than stalemates, as they have twice as many defeats as draws. Despite this, they managed a decent recent run with back-to-back wins in qualifiers and a convincing 5-1 victory in the tournament opener against Tunisia.
Their season form shows a similar pattern, with losses early on followed by a couple of wins, indicating some inconsistency rather than a steady climb or a prolonged slump. The lack of a notable winning streak suggests they haven't quite found a rhythm yet. Conceding 15 goals and keeping no clean sheets hints at defensive vulnerabilities they’ll need to tighten up if they want to progress further in the World Cup.
All told, Sweden’s campaign feels like a rollercoaster rather than a smooth ride — entertaining, but not quite comfortable enough for a nap.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Sweden's Home and Away Performances
Sweden's 2026 campaign reveals a slightly more potent attack on the road, netting six goals away compared to four at home. However, their defence has been more porous away from home, conceding nine goals on the road against six on their own turf. Neither venue has seen a clean sheet, hinting at some defensive vulnerabilities regardless of location.
Their home form includes one win, one draw, and two losses, mirroring their away record, which shows the team struggles to consistently assert dominance. This balance suggests that while Sweden can score more freely away, their defensive frailties follow them, making their matches unpredictable affairs wherever they play.
Sweden's Fipster Prediction Record in World Cup 2026
Sweden's record with Fipster this campaign is just getting started, with a single scored fixture to date. The model has delivered one tick and no misses or stars, suggesting a cautiously optimistic start rather than a dazzling predictive debut.
While the sample is small, this initial accuracy hints that Fipster might be quietly confident about Sweden’s chances, though it's far too early to claim psychic powers. The model is still building its record on the Swedish squad in World Cup 2026, so stay tuned for more insights as the tournament unfolds.
