The Blagult story so far: Sweden's full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule

[p]A World Cup in the United States brings back special memories for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/sweden/OQyqbHWB/"]Sweden[/a] fans of a certain vintage, as it was back in 1994 when [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/andersson-kennet/xAK1r6VR/"]Kennet Andersson[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/larsson-henrik/lnGKQRHH/"]Henrik Larsson[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/dahlin-martin/CQgXmKfK/"]Martin Dahlin[/a] and co. reached the semi-finals, narrowly losing to eventual champions [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/brazil/I9l9aqLq/"]Brazil[/a] before thrashing [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bulgaria/WEeqYLaT/"]Bulgaria[/a] to take bronze, Blagult's best performance since finishing as runners-up on home soil in 1958.[/p][p]The Swedes looked to be giving their historic predecessors a worthy next chapter in their World Cup book, beating Tunisia [b]5-1[/b] in their biggest World Cup-opening win in 88 years, only for a [b]5-1[/b] loss to the Netherlands to follow - their biggest loss at the finals since 1950.[/p][p]However, a 1-1 draw in their final Group Stage match against Japan was enough to progress as one of the best third-placed teams in the competition. Heading into the Round of 32 and with stars such as Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres leading the line, could Sweden yet go far?[/p][p][b]Flashscore[/b] tells you who are next up for Sweden at the [b]2026 FIFA World Cup[/b].[/p][h2]Sweden’s World Cup 2026 schedule and results[/h2][p]After the FIFA World Cup draw was made in December 2025, Sweden were one of four teams aiming to take the place allocated to the "UEFA Path B" winner, which had been drawn into Group F. Sweden's success in the playoffs meant they took the spot and will face [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/japan/ULXPdOUj/"]Japan[/a][/b], [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tunisia/QqZVYk95/"]Tunisia[/a][/b], and [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/netherlands/WYintcWb/"]the Netherlands[/a][/b].[/p][p]Sweden's full FIFA World Cup schedule is as follows:[/p][p][b]Sunday, 14th June: [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/sweden-OQyqbHWB/tunisia-QqZVYk95/?mid=UaJKzaHN"]Sweden - Tunisia[/a] ([a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/sweden-OQyqbHWB/tunisia-QqZVYk95/?mid=UaJKzaHN"]5-1[/a])[/b][/p][p][b]Saturday, 20th June:[/b] [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/netherlands-WYintcWb/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=0rAjVxuo"][b]The Netherlands[/b] [b]- Sweden[/b][/a][b] ([a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/netherlands-WYintcWb/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=0rAjVxuo"]5-1[/a])[/b][/p][p][b]Thursday, 25th June: [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/japan-ULXPdOUj/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=Sl2xgtXi"]Japan - Sweden[/a] ([a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/japan-ULXPdOUj/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=Sl2xgtXi"]1-1[/a])[/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-fifa-world-cup-2026-full-schedule-calendar/IDzk9Epn/"]Check out the full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in our article HERE >[/a][/b][/p][embed guid="31df3aaf-c854-4588-a670-0cc4a604e6fc" url="https://x.com/svenskfotboll/status/2068408569498660921" social-type="twitter" /][h2]Where did Sweden play their FIFA World Cup group games?[/h2][p][b]Sweden and Tunisia[/b] played their first 2026 FIFA World Cup match on Sunday, June 14th, at [b]Estadio BBVA[/b] in Guadalupe, Mexico. For sponsorship reasons, the stadium is known as Estadio Monterrey during the tournament and holds 53,500 fans. Completed in 2015, the stadium is the home ground of Liga MX side [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/monterrey/Ya23C2Zs/"]CF Monterrey[/a] and is famous for it's views of the Cerro de la Silla mountain.[/p][p][b]Sweden [/b]then moved from Mexico across the border to Texas, where they faced [b]the Netherlands[/b] at [b]NRG Stadium[/b] in Houston, TX. NRG Stadium, a 72,000-capacity stadium that will be named Houston Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, is the home of the Houston Texans NFL franchise.[/p][p]Staying in the Lone Star State, [b]Sweden [/b]will be completing their Group F campaign against [b]Japan [/b]at [b]AT&T Stadium[/b] in Arlington, TX. AT&T Stadium, which will be named Dallas Stadium throughout the tournament, is the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and houses 94,000 fans. Opening in 2009, it was one of the world's most expensive stadium at the time, costing $1.3 billion to build.[/p][image alt="Sweden will play Tunisia at Estadio BBVA" id="3cff0dc0-1d01-42f4-90a0-765553cf2318" credit-line="Photo by RODRIGO OROPEZA / GETTY IMAGES SOUTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP" guid="2da1a618-0c39-4cb4-bf80-ec9ac61166fc" original-width="4032" original-height="2268" /][h2]Sweden’s FIFA World Cup knockouts schedule[/h2][p]With a third-place finish in Group F, Sweden have advanced as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament. That set up a daunting tie against [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/france/QkGeVG1n/"]France[/a] [/b]in East Rutherford at the Round of 32 stage.[/p][p][b]Tuesday, 30th June: [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/france-QkGeVG1n/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=UN3MMEFl"]France - Sweden[/a] - [/b][i](23:00 CEST, MetLife Stadium)[/i][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-world-championship-sweden-s-potential-opponents-in-the-world-cup-knockout-stages/EFdXWxQi/"]Check out Sweden's full road to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in our article HERE >[/a][/b][/p][h2]Where will Sweden play their World Cup knockout games?[/h2][p]After the sweltering heat of Mexico and Texas, [b]Sweden [/b]can hope for cooler conditions in their Round of 32 match against [b]France [/b]at the [b]MetLife Stadium[/b], situated in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and known as the New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament. With a capacity of 80,663, the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants NFL teams will also be the venue for the World Cup Final on 19th July.[/p][h2]Sweden's FIFA World Cup preparation[/h2][p]In preparation for the FIFA World Cup, the Swedes will play friendly matches against neighbours [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/norway/8rP6JO0H/"]Norway[/a], who have returned to the finals after a 28-year absence, and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/greece/COuk57Ci/"]Greece[/a], who failed to qualify, before jetting off for Mexico.[/p][p]The warm-up schedule is as follows:[/p][p][b]Monday, 1st June:[/b] [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/norway-8rP6JO0H/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=dOKMzug3"]Norway - [b]Sweden[/b][/a][b] [/b][i](3-1)[/i][/p][p][b]Thursday, 4th June: [/b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/greece-COuk57Ci/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=nVbellBj"][b]Sweden[/b] - Greece[/a] [i](2-2)[/i][/p][embed guid="0399b77d-cb5e-403a-8197-88b3f753fcb1" url="https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2039084995118035102" social-type="twitter" /]