UEFA · Group F
FIFA World Cup 2026
Sweden
FIFA Ranking #39Coach Jon Dahl TomassonSWE
Team quick answers
What group is Sweden in at World Cup 2026?
Sweden are in Group F with Tunisia, Netherlands, Japan. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Sweden and what is their FIFA ranking?
Sweden are coached by Jon Dahl Tomasson, are FIFA-ranked #39, and use the team code SWE.
When does Sweden's group-stage campaign start?
Sweden's first group match is against Tunisia on June 15, 2026 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. Their full group-stage window runs June 15, 2026 — June 25, 2026.
How can Sweden reach the knockout stage?
Sweden advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group F. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Team profile
Sweden arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a mid-ranked nation with a clear path through qualifying, ranked #39 in the FIFA world rankings. Jon Dahl Tomasson leads the squad after qualifying through the UEFA qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group F, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: UEFA (Europe) — the confederation with the largest WC2026 contingent at 16 teams. Sweden's qualification campaign placed them among the 16 sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Sweden share Group F with Japan, Netherlands, Tunisia. Average FIFA rank of the group: #23.
Sweden's group-stage campaign runs from June 15, 2026 to June 25, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
