Sweden World Cup 2026 Squad — Fixtures, Group F and Kits

Sweden head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one of their most formidable attacking squads in decades, led by Viktor Gyökéres and Alexander Isak. Graham Potter confirmed the official 26-man squad on May 13, 2026, with captain Victor Lindelöf leading a group that includes players from Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Atalanta, and Juventus.

Sweden are placed in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. Their three group stage matches span Mexico and Texas. This page covers the complete Sweden World Cup 2026 squad with portrait cards, verified fixture venues, Group F standings, historical records, and kit details.

Sweden National Football Team Squad 2026

Potter selected a 26-man squad built around a front two of Gyökéres and Isak, supported by Elanga on the wing and a midfield anchored by Bergvall and Svanberg. The defensive unit is strong, with Lindelöf, Isak Hien, Starfelt, Emil Holm, and Gudmundsson all playing regular European football. Sweden’s squad depth is the strongest it has been since the 2006 and 2018 generations.

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Sweden Match Schedule 2026 and Upcoming Fixtures

Sweden open the tournament against Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on June 14. They face the Netherlands at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 20 before closing the group stage against Japan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on June 25. All kickoff times are Eastern Time (ET). The venue names below replace the placeholder names previously shown on this page.

Confirmed Group F Fixtures

Netherlands are the favourites to top Group F based on current FIFA ranking. Japan and Sweden are likely to contest second place. Tunisia are considered the outsiders. A Sweden win over Tunisia in Match Day 1 would put them in a strong position heading into the Netherlands fixture.

Sweden Group F Standings and Draw

Sweden are in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. The table will update once the group stage begins on June 14. Under the expanded 48-team format, the top two teams from each group advance to the round of 32. Third-place finishers may also qualify depending on results across all 12 groups.

Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
Netherlands	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Japan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sweden	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Tunisia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Sweden World Cup History and Records

Sweden are one of Europe’s most historically successful World Cup nations. Their best result remains a runners-up finish at the 1958 World Cup, which was hosted on home soil in Sweden. They lost the final 5–2 to a Brazil side featuring the 17-year-old Pelé. Sweden also finished third at the 1994 World Cup in the United States, a run that featured Tomas Brolin and Henrik Larsson.

Key Players to Watch in 2026

Player	Position	Club	Why He Matters
Viktor Gyokeres	ST	Arsenal	Europe’s most prolific striker in 2025-26
Alexander Isak	ST	Liverpool	Clinical finisher, 25+ Premier League goals
Victor Lindelof	CB	Aston Villa	Captain, commanding centre-back
Anthony Elanga	FW	Newcastle United	Pace and directness from the right
Lucas Bergvall	CM	Tottenham Hotspur	20-year-old engine of Sweden’s midfield

Viktor Gyökéres at Arsenal is arguably the most in-form striker entering the tournament. His goal record across Europe in 2025–26 puts him among the tournament’s most dangerous forwards. Alexander Isak at Liverpool provides a contrasting but equally lethal option, combining pace, technical ability, and composure in front of goal.

Coach, Tactics and Starting XI

Graham Potter, the former Brighton and Chelsea manager, was appointed as Sweden head coach in 2023. He has instilled an organised, possession-based 3–4–3 system that makes full use of the wing-backs for width and presses high in transition. Victor Lindelöf plays on the left of the back three, with Isak Hien as the central pillar and Starfelt on the right.

Bergvall and Svanberg operate in a double pivot, freeing Isak and Gyökéres to press aggressively from the front. Elanga provides directness and pace down the right channel. Potter’s system played well in qualifying, where Sweden conceded only seven goals across the group stage and playoff.

Predicted Starting XI vs Tunisia (June 14)

Position	Player	Club
GK	Viktor Johansson	Stoke City
RCB	Isak Hien	Atalanta
CCB	Victor Lindelof	Aston Villa
LCB	Carl Starfelt	Celta de Vigo
RWB	Emil Holm	Juventus
LWB	Gabriel Gudmundsson	Leeds United
DM	Jesper Karlstrom	Udinese
CM	Mattias Svanberg	Wolfsburg
CM	Lucas Bergvall	Tottenham Hotspur
SS	Alexander Isak	Liverpool
ST	Viktor Gyokeres	Arsenal

Sweden Kit 2026

Sweden will wear Adidas-manufactured kits at the 2026 World Cup. The kits carry the Swedish Football Association crest and use the national colours of blue and yellow, which have defined Swedish football since the nineteenth century.

Sweden Home Kit 2026

The home kit features the traditional yellow shirt that Sweden are known for internationally. The 2026 design pairs the yellow base with blue collar trim and blue shorts. Yellow and blue socks complete the strip. Sweden will wear the home kit for their opener against Tunisia and are likely to use it again in the Japan fixture.

Sweden Away Kit 2026

The away strip reverses the colour scheme, featuring a blue base with yellow trim. The design is expected for the match against the Netherlands, who traditionally wear orange. Full away kit specifications have not been officially confirmed by the Swedish Football Association as of May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is in the Sweden World Cup 2026 Squad?

Sweden’s 26-man squad confirmed on May 13, 2026: Goalkeepers — Johansson, Nordfeldt, Widell Zetterström. Defenders — Lindelöf, Hien, Starfelt, Lagerbielke, Smith, Gudmundsson, Holm, Ekdal, Svensson, Stroud. Midfielders — Bergvall, Ayari, Svanberg, Karlström, Nygren, Zeneli, Ali, Sema, Bernhardsson. Forwards — Gyökéres, Isak, Elanga, G. Nilsson.

Who Is the Captain of Sweden at the 2026 World Cup?

Victor Lindelöf is the captain of Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. The 31-year-old Aston Villa centre-back has worn the armband since August 2021. He is one of Sweden’s most experienced players and leads the defensive unit at the tournament.

What Group Is Sweden in at the 2026 World Cup?

Sweden are in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. Their group stage matches are played at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, NRG Stadium in Houston, and AT&T Stadium in Arlington between June 14 and June 25.

When Does Sweden Play at the 2026 World Cup?

Sweden play their first match on June 14 against Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey (15:00 ET). Their second match is against the Netherlands on June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston (15:00 ET). The final group game is against Japan on June 25 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (15:00 ET).

Who Is Sweden’s Best Player at the 2026 World Cup?

Viktor Gyökéres of Arsenal is widely considered Sweden’s most dangerous player at the 2026 World Cup. He was one of Europe’s top scorers in 2025–26. Alexander Isak of Liverpool provides an equally lethal alternative up front, making Sweden’s attack one of the deepest in Group F.

Has Sweden Won the World Cup?

Sweden have not won the World Cup. Their best result was a runners-up finish at the 1958 World Cup, played on home soil. They lost the final 5–2 to Brazil. Sweden also finished third at the 1994 World Cup in the United States, defeating Bulgaria in the third-place playoff.

Who Is Sweden’s Coach at the 2026 World Cup?

Graham Potter is the head coach of Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. The English manager, previously in charge of Brighton and Chelsea, was appointed in 2023. He has guided Sweden through UEFA qualifying and shaped the team around a 3–4–3 system built for attacking football.

Key Takeaways

• Sweden’s 26-man squad was confirmed on May 13, 2026 by head coach Graham Potter.
• Viktor Gyökéres (Arsenal) and Alexander Isak (Liverpool) form one of the tournament’s strongest striking partnerships.
• Victor Lindelöf captains the side at his second World Cup as skipper.
• Sweden play Group F against Tunisia (June 14), Netherlands (June 20), and Japan (June 25).
• Sweden’s best World Cup result is runners-up in 1958 and third place in 1994.

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