{"id":12572,"date":"2025-10-21T07:52:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportup.se\/?p=12572"},"modified":"2025-10-21T07:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:54:30","slug":"history-of-the-swedish-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportup.se\/en\/history-of-the-swedish-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweden's World Cup history"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sweden's World Cup history<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>
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Sweden has faced many qualifying dramas throughout its history - and the road to the next World Cup is no exception. Every point, every goal and every decision can determine whether the dream lives on or dies. But despite the setbacks, there is still hope: a new generation of players, an offence that can surprise, and a belief that Swedish football will always find its way back when it matters most. Here's what the road to the World Cup looks like - and what it will take for the Blue and Gold to go all the way.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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How Sweden can reach the World Cup<\/h2>\n

Sweden's men's national football team is struggling in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, to be played in the US, Canada and Mexico. Three straight losses have put them last in Group B, and Jon Dahl Tomasson has been sacked as coach. Hope for the World Cup is alive, but it's a steep uphill battle. Here we look at what it will take, what the betting market is saying and who could take the helm.
\nThe organisation of the qualification and Sweden's position<\/p>\n

The World Cup qualifiers in Europe consist of 12 groups with four teams in each. The winner goes straight to the World Cup, while the runner-up gets a place in the play-off tournament in March 2026, where 12 teams fight for three European places, plus an intercontinental play-off. Sweden is in Group B with Switzerland, Slovenia and Kosovo.<\/p>\n

Betting on Sweden's chances has shifted considerably - some betting sites were giving odds of 2.50 for group victory before the qualifiers, but now it's over 10.00 with most, with the chance of finishing second under 20 per cent after the Kosovo match. For Switzerland away, a Swedish win gives odds of around 3.50, a draw around 3.20. A tip is to bet on under 2.5 goals against Slovenia, with odds of around 1.80, as both teams have had weak attacking play. If you like betting, you can bet on sports and casino<\/a> and choose what you think about Sweden's chances.
\nSwitzerland leads the group with nine points after three games, while Sweden has zero after losses to Slovenia (away, 1-2), Switzerland (home, 0-2) and Kosovo (home, 0-1). In the Kosovo game at Ullevi, Sweden created chances but lacked sharpness. With two games remaining: Switzerland away on 15 November and Slovenia at home on 18 November, the pressure is on to deliver.<\/p>\n

The road to the World Cup<\/h3>\n

To have a chance, Sweden must win both remaining matches. A win against Switzerland away - a real challenge - and a win against Slovenia at home could be enough for second place. Slovenia have two points, Kosovo four, so six points would give Sweden a chance to overtake them. Viktor Gy\u00f6keres, the Sporting Lisbon star striker, will be crucial. He had several chances against Kosovo but couldn't put the ball in the net, and his form could make the difference. But even as group runners-up, a tough play-off awaits. Think of 2022, when Sweden fell to Poland<\/a> in the play-off despite a strong group phase.<\/p>\n

New national captain<\/h3>\n

Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after the Kosovo loss, where he failed to get the team going. He won just one of seven matches since taking over in March 2024. SvFF is now looking for a replacement ahead of the final qualifiers.
\nGraham Potter, who took \u00d6stersund to European football and coached Brighton in the Premier League, is a hot name. He is out of contract and interested. Olof Mellberg, former national team back and coach of Brommapojkarna, is seen as stable. Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r, with experience from Manchester United, is also mentioned. The federation wants someone ready soon, perhaps by November.
\nSweden has a theoretical chance, but it needs to win, a sharp Gy\u00f6keres<\/a> and a new coach who will quickly get the team in order. The 2026 World Cup has more places than before, but Sweden must do everything right now to make it happen.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>

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