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World Cup 2026 · Group F · FIFA #38
Sweden
- Group
- F
- FIFA Rank
- #38
- Pot
- 3
- Formation
- 4-4-2
Group F · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | #7 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Japan | #18 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #38 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | #44 | 4 |
Sweden's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇸🇪 Sweden vs 🇹🇳 Tunisia
Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA)
· Guadalupe · capacity 51,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Tunisia's team page →
Matchday 2 · 17:00 UTC
🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇸🇪 Sweden
Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
· Houston · capacity 72,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Netherlands's team page →
Matchday 3 · 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Japan vs 🇸🇪 Sweden
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
· Arlington · capacity 80,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Japan's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-4-2 ↔ 4-2-3-1 in possession
Pivot
Albin Ekdal
Attacking focus
Viktor Gyökeres · Alexander Isak
Identity
Mid-block defending plus aerial power in the box around Gyökeres
Key players
Viktor Gyökeres
Alexander Isak
Dejan Kulusevski
Robin Olsen
Sweden at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 13 (incl. 2026) | Final |
How to watch Sweden
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: SVT · TV4
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Sweden
Sweden World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Sweden play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Sweden's tournament begins Jun 14, 2026 against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium, Guadalupe (02:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Sweden's coach at World Cup 2026?
Jon Dahl Tomasson.
What group is Sweden in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group F with Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia.
What is Sweden's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#38 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 3.
Has Sweden ever reached a World Cup Final?
Sweden's best finish is Final. They have appeared at 13 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Sweden's captain at World Cup 2026?
Viktor Gyökeres.
Where can I watch Sweden's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; SVT · TV4 in Sweden.