Sweden World Cup Statistics

Sweden's best FIFA World Cup finish is second place at the 1958 tournament. Sweden hosted the tournament and advanced to the final after victories over the Soviet Union and defending champion West Germany. Brazil defeated Sweden 5-2 in the final, denying the nation its first World Cup title. The runner-up finish remains the highest position in Sweden’s FIFA World Cup history and the benchmark for every subsequent campaign.

Sweden's most successful FIFA World Cup tournaments were 1958, 1994, and 2018, based on tournament progression, overall results, and historical significance. The 1958 FIFA World Cup remains Sweden's greatest campaign after the national team reached the final on home soil before finishing as runner-up to Brazil. Sweden matched another historic milestone in 1994 by finishing third after defeating Bulgaria in the third-place playoff, recording one of the nation's strongest overall performances. The 2018 FIFA World Cup marked Sweden's best modern campaign, with victories over South Korea, Mexico, and Switzerland producing a quarterfinal appearance before elimination by England. The 2026 FIFA World Cup added another knockout-stage appearance through a Round of 32 qualification, though the campaign ended earlier than Sweden's deepest tournament runs.

Sweden's FIFA World Cup performance has evolved from regular deep tournament runs during the mid-twentieth century to more inconsistent qualification results in the modern era. Sweden reached the semifinal or better in 1938, 1950, 1958, and 1994, establishing itself among Europe's strongest international teams during those decades. Tournament appearances became less frequent after the 1990s, although the quarterfinal finish in 2018 demonstrated Sweden's ability to compete with leading nations under Janne Andersson. The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced a more attack-minded campaign, with seven goals scored across four matches, though defensive weaknesses contributed to a Round of 32 exit against France. Sweden's World Cup history reflects a national team capable of combining historic success with periodic modern resurgence through different tactical eras.

Sweden performed competitively against Japan during the sole meeting between the 2 nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recovering from a goal down to secure a point. Japan and Sweden met during Group F play on June 26, with Japan taking the lead in the 56th minute before Sweden equalized 6 minutes later for a 1-1 finish. Sweden out-shot Japan 10 attempts to 8, placing 5 efforts on target against Japan's 3, despite conceding a narrow possession edge at 49 percent to 51. Japan committed 20 fouls across the match, more than double Sweden's total of 11, a disciplinary gap that produced 1 yellow card for Japan against 2 for Sweden. Sweden also won the corner count decisively, forcing 8 against Japan's 2, reflecting sustained pressure through wide areas after the equalizer. The draw left Japan second in Group F on 5 points from a win and 2 draws, while Sweden advanced third on 4 points before a Round of 32 exit to France. Sweden's response after falling behind stands as the clearest marker of the meeting, a passage of play at the center of the Japan vs Sweden Statistics.
Sweden World Cup Match Archive

You can view Sweden’s FIFA World Cup results by following five steps. First, access the official FIFA World Cup archive, which contains verified match data for every Sweden fixture since 1934. Second, review the Swedish Football Association statements for additional context on squad selection and tactical approach during each tournament. Third, examine team statistics, including goals scored, goals conceded, and possession, to assess overall campaign performance. Fourth, study individual player statistics to identify the contributors behind each result. Lastly, monitor the World Cup standingstable for updated group and knockout rankings tied to Sweden's tournament position.

Sweden has recorded memorable victories at the World Cup against various national teams. The complete list of opponents defeated and the corresponding scores is documented in their match history.

Sweden's biggest victory and largest defeat at the World Cup reflect the range of their competitive results across tournament editions.

Sweden's World Cup record compared with Tunisia's shows 4 historical meetings, with Sweden winning 3, Tunisia winning 1, and no draws. Across those fixtures, Sweden scored 7 and conceded 2. Sweden leads the all-time head-to-head. In the 2026 group stage, the two sides renewed their rivalry at the FIFA World Cup, providing the most recent data point in an ongoing competitive series. Full statistical comparisons covering attack, defense, and possession for the two nations appear in the **<<<[Sweden vs Tunisia statistics]>>>** breakdown.

Sweden's World Cup record compared with Netherlands's shows 9 historical meetings, with Netherlands winning 4, Sweden winning 1, and 4 draws. Across those fixtures, Netherlands scored 19 and conceded 9. Netherlands leads the all-time head-to-head. In the 2026 group stage, the two sides renewed their rivalry at the FIFA World Cup, providing the most recent data point in an ongoing competitive series. Full statistical comparisons covering attack, defense, and possession for the two nations appear in the **<<<[Sweden vs Netherlands statistics]>>>** breakdown.

Sweden's World Cup record compared with Japan's shows 5 historical meetings, with Japan winning 0, Sweden winning 1, and 4 draws. Across those fixtures, Japan scored 5 and conceded 6. Sweden leads the all-time head-to-head. In the 2026 group stage, the two sides renewed their rivalry at the FIFA World Cup, providing the most recent data point in an ongoing competitive series. Full statistical comparisons covering attack, defense, and possession for the two nations appear in the **<<<[Sweden vs Japan statistics]>>>** breakdown.

Sweden's World Cup record compared with France's shows 18 historical meetings, with Sweden winning 3, France winning 10, and 5 draws. Across those fixtures, Sweden scored 18 and conceded 29. France leads the all-time head-to-head. In the 2026 group stage, the two sides renewed their rivalry at the FIFA World Cup, providing the most recent data point in an ongoing competitive series. Full statistical comparisons covering attack, defense, and possession for the two nations appear in the **<<<[Sweden vs France statistics]>>>** breakdown.

Sweden's World Cup record compared with Tunisia's shows 4 historical meetings, with Sweden winning 3, Tunisia winning 1, and no draws. Across those fixtures, Sweden scored 7 and conceded 2. Sweden leads the all-time head-to-head. In the 2026 group stage, the two sides renewed their rivalry at the FIFA World Cup, providing the most recent data point in an ongoing competitive series. Full statistical comparisons covering attack, defense, and possession for the two nations appear in the **<<<[Sweden vs Tunisia statistics]>>>** breakdown.

Sweden's World Cup record compared with Netherlands's shows 9 historical meetings, with Netherlands winning 4, Sweden winning 1, and 4 draws. Across those fixtures, Netherlands scored 19 and conceded 9. Netherlands leads the all-time head-to-head. In the 2026 group stage, the two sides renewed their rivalry at the FIFA World Cup, providing the most recent data point in an ongoing competitive series. Full statistical comparisons covering attack, defense, and possession for the two nations appear in the **<<<[Sweden vs Netherlands statistics]>>>** breakdown.

Sweden's World Cup record compared with Japan's shows 5 historical meetings, with Japan winning 0, Sweden winning 1, and 4 draws. Across those fixtures, Japan scored 5 and conceded 6. Sweden leads the all-time head-to-head. In the 2026 group stage, the two sides renewed their rivalry at the FIFA World Cup, providing the most recent data point in an ongoing competitive series. Full statistical comparisons covering attack, defense, and possession for the two nations appear in the **<<<[Sweden vs Japan statistics]>>>** breakdown.

Sweden's record for FIFA World Cup appearances belongs to Henrik Larsson, who featured in thirteen matches across three tournaments between 1994 and 2006. Larsson's total spans a run as a squad player in 1994, a starting role in 2002, and a return from international retirement in 2006.
The players with the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Sweden are listed below.

• Henrik Larsson: Larsson made 13 World Cup appearances across the 1994, 2002, and 2006 tournaments, the most of any Swedish player.
• Thomas Ravelli: Ravelli made 10 World Cup appearances, including all seven matches of Sweden's 1994 run to the semifinal.
• Bo Larsson: Bo Larsson made 11 World Cup appearances during Sweden's 1970s tournament era.
• Kalle Svensson: Svensson made 11 World Cup appearances, including Sweden's 1958 run to the final on home soil.
• Victor Lindelof, Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, Anthony Elanga, Yasin Ayari, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Jacob Widell Zetterström: each made 4 appearances during the 2026 tournament, the full group stage and round of 32.

World Cup odds update before and during matches in response to lineup announcements, player availability, in-play events like goals and red cards, possession changes, and remaining time.

You can bet on Sweden FIFA World Cup matches on UFABET by selecting a preferred market, reviewing available odds, and placing a wager before or during the match.

Goal difference and knockout stage progress best highlight Sweden's FIFA World Cup performances across editions. The 1958 and 1994 campaigns produced Sweden's deepest tournament runs, a final and a semifinal, both built on positive knockout stage results despite modest group stage goal tallies. The 2026 campaign produced Sweden's highest single tournament goal total in decades, seven goals across four matches, but a goal difference of minus three that reflects defensive vulnerability against the Netherlands and France. Comparing goals scored against goals conceded across editions shows that attacking output alone does not explain Sweden's historical tournament depth.

Sweden compares unevenly with other European nations at the FIFA World Cup, trailing teams such as the Netherlands and France in squad depth and sustained possession during the 2026 tournament. Sweden held 43 percent possession against the Netherlands and 38 percent against France, both matches ending in defeat, compared to the Netherlands topping Group F with possession above 48 percent. Sweden's scoring output in 2026, seven goals across four matches, ranks favorably against several European counterparts eliminated in the group stage, even though Sweden's own group stage escape came through goal difference among third-placed teams. The gap between Sweden and the continent's leading nations remains most visible in knockout stage results, where the 2026 round of 32 exit fell short of the 1994 semifinal and 1958 final runs.

You can find detailed Sweden FIFA World Cup statistics and analytics through the official FIFA website first, which publishes verified match reports, tournament statistics, and player data covering Sweden's 2026 appearance. Second, the Swedish Football Association's official channels carry verified squad information and competition statistics. Third, team statistics covering goals scored, goals conceded, possession, and pass accuracy sit within FIFA's own match center for each Sweden fixture, offering a full view of tournament performance across editions. Fourth, individual player statistics covering goals, assists, appearances, and disciplinary records identify the key contributors from the current campaign. Lastly, cross-referencing World Cup, qualifying, and UEFA Nations League data builds the most complete picture of Sweden's overall statistical profile.

Sweden has performed strongly against Tunisia in their sole meeting at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, winning 5-1 to open the Group F stage on June 15. Sweden struck twice inside the opening 30 minutes, added a third in the 59th minute, then closed the scoring with 2 late goals in the 84th and 90th minutes. Tunisia's only reply arrived in first-half stoppage time, cutting the deficit to 2-1 before Sweden pulled away in the second half. Sweden placed 8 of 13 total shots on target, a conversion rate that outweighed a modest 49 percent possession share against Tunisia's 51. Tunisia managed only 5 shots across the match, with 2 on target, reflecting a defense unable to contain Sweden's front line of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres. Discipline favored Sweden as well, finishing the match without a card against a single yellow shown to Tunisia. The result set the tone for Tunisia's tournament, which closed the group stage without a win across 3 matches. Sweden's dominant opener stands as the highest-scoring result either side produced in Group F, a scoreline preserved within the Sweden vs Tunisia statistics.
Sweden FIFA World Cup Betting Guide

You can bet on Sweden's next FIFA World Cup match by following five steps. First, review the latest fixture, opponent, and confirmed venue alongside currently available betting markets. Second, compare match winner, total goals, both teams to score, and handicap markets against the listed odds before making a selection. Third, examine recent form, squad availability, and head-to-head history against the upcoming opponent to establish essential context for evaluating value. Fourth, analyze possession, expected goals, and defensive statistics from Sweden's most recent matches to identify realistic scoring and clean sheet expectations. Lastly, confirm team news ahead of kickoff, including injuries and tactical adjustments, a process that starts from the football bettinghomepage where fixtures and markets are listed together.

Sweden's World Cup statistics can improve your betting strategy by providing a measurable foundation for evaluating match outcomes, goals markets, and handicap selections across tournament fixtures. Sweden's 2026 record, with seven goals scored and ten conceded across four matches, supports total goals and both teams to score markets, given the wide margins recorded in three of the team's four results. Applying the insights begins with reviewing Sweden's scoring pattern, defensive record, and possession share before selecting a market. Combining statistical analysis with current form is the foundation of a stronger betting strategy, built around Sweden's scoring and defensive tendencies rather than isolated results.

The betting markets best suited to Sweden’s FIFA World Cup matches depend on the team's high-variance attacking and defensive profile at the 2026 tournament. Total goals markets carry particular relevance, given Sweden's four matches produced results of 5-1, 1-5, 1-1, and 0-3, an average of 4.25 combined goals per match. Both teams to score markets suit fixtures against attacking-oriented opposition, given that Sweden conceded in every match of the tournament. Handicap markets become relevant when Sweden faces significantly higher-ranked opposition, given the three-goal margin recorded against France in the round of 32.

FIFA World Cup odds change before and during Sweden matches based on team news, form, and in-game events as they unfold. Pre-match odds shifted noticeably after Sweden's 5-1 win over Tunisia, with the team's match winner price shortening ahead of the following fixture against the Netherlands. A goal conceded extends Sweden's in-play price while shortening the opponent's, a pattern visible during the 5-1 loss to the Netherlands when two early goals from Brian Brobbey moved the line quickly. Live odds react to substitutions and cards, such as the yellow cards shown to Yasin Ayari and Lucas Bergvall during the Netherlands match, both of which affected in-play pricing around Sweden's remaining defensive stability. Bookmakers recalculate probabilities continuously through each match, so Sweden's high-scoring, high-variance results in 2026 tend to produce sharper odds swings than lower-scoring fixtures.

You can bet on Sweden FIFA World Cup matches on UFABET by following five steps. First, create an account and complete the required identity verification before accessing any betting markets. Second, deposit funds through a supported payment method to fund the account ahead of placing a wager. Third, navigate to the football section and locate Sweden's fixture from the match listings. Fourth, review Sweden's recent form, head-to-head record, and team statistics before selecting a preferred betting market. Lastly, confirm the stake amount and finalize the wager, with live in-play options available throughout the match for additional betting opportunities.
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