Sweden
Odds to win: 50/1
Overview
Sweden are a traditionally strong European side who reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 2018 and have a proud history of producing top-class players. The Blagult play a direct, physical style with excellent set-piece delivery and a well-organized defensive structure. Swedish football emphasizes teamwork and tactical discipline, qualities that have consistently made them competitive at major tournaments. Their squad features players from the Swedish Allsvenskan and European leagues, with a new generation stepping up after the retirements of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other stars. Sweden's challenge is rebuilding while maintaining the competitive edge that has defined their recent tournament campaigns.
Key Players
Alexander Isak
Forward · Newcastle United
Dejan Kulusevski
Forward · Tottenham Hotspur
Viktor Gyokeres
Forward · Arsenal
World Cup History
Sweden have appeared at twelve World Cups, with their best result being runners-up in 1958 as hosts, losing to Brazil in the final. They also finished third in 1950 and 1994 and reached the quarterfinals in 2018 in Russia. Sweden have a rich World Cup tradition and are historically one of Europe's most consistent qualifiers, though they missed out in 2022.
Group F Opponents
Fun Fact
Sweden eliminated Italy in the 2018 World Cup playoff, ending the four-time champions' streak of qualifying for every tournament since 1958 and causing one of the biggest shocks in European qualifying history.
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