Sweden at the 2026 World Cup: Squad, Analysis & Odds

Tournament outlook

Few teams can field two strikers of Isak and Gyökeres' calibre. Under Graham Potter, Sweden have the attacking talent to outscore anyone.

Managed by Graham Potter, Sweden head into the 2026 World Cup in Group F, where they face Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia. With a FIFA ranking of #38, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.

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Key players

Alexander Isak

ST · Liverpool

Viktor Gyökeres

ST · Arsenal

Dejan Kulusevski

RW · Tottenham

Strengths & weaknesses

▲ Strengths

Two elite strikers
Physical presence
Counter-attacks

▼ Weaknesses

Midfield creativity
Full-back depth

How far can Sweden go?

Sweden will treat the group stage as their proving ground. An upset over a higher-ranked side would make their tournament a success. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.