- Jun 27
Swedish press dreads 'nightmarish' France as injury-hit Sweden readies for World Cup round of 16
After France dismantled Norway 4-1, Swedish media and icons from Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Vicki Blommé have voiced alarm at an attack described as the best in 20 years. Sweden enters Tuesday's last-16 match with defensive injuries and little optimism.
- Jun 26
Netherlands tops Group 6, Japan grabs second as Sweden squeezes through to last 32 of World Cup 2026
Netherlands swept past Tunisia 3-1, Japan held Sweden 1-1, and Sweden progressed as a best third-place team in the final Group 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 20
Netherlands overwhelm Sweden 5-1 as Brobbey and Gakpo each score twice
A first-half brace from Brian Brobbey and two more goals by Cody Gakpo powered the Netherlands to a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden at NRG Stadium, sending the Oranje to the top of World Cup Group F.
- Jun 20
Netherlands thrash Sweden 5-1 in Houston as Brobbey and Gakpo both score twice
The Netherlands stormed to a 5-1 victory over Sweden in Houston, taking control of World Cup Group 6 with four points from two matches.
- Jun 15
Sweden, who eliminated Poland, thrash Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F opener
Sweden, the team that knocked Poland out of the 2026 World Cup playoffs, began their Group F campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey.
