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Sweden have been one of the more successful national teams in the history of the World Cup, having reached the top four on four occasions, and becoming runners-up on home ground in 1958. They have been present at 12 out of 21 World Cups by 2018.
- Runners-up at the 1958 FIFA World Cup
Italy and Germany have four titles each, with Germany having reached more finals than any other team, eight. Current champion Argentina has three titles, Uruguay and France have two each, while England and Spain have one each. Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Sweden, the Netherlands and Croatia have played in the final without winning. Only teams from ...
Sweden's 12th participation at the World Cup was in Russia 2018. Previous appearances were in 1934, 1938, 1950, 1958, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1990, 1994, 2002. They failed to make the World Cup finals in 2010, 2014 and 2022. Sweden claimed fourth place in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
- Sweden’s 1934 World Cup Debut
- 1938 World Cup
- The Lost World Cups That Sweden Could Have Won
- Sweden’s Biggest Win Ever
- Sweden’s Glory at The 1948 Olympics
- Sweden at The 1950 World Cup
- 1958 World Cup in Sweden
- Sweden’s Wins Against Powerhouses
- 1958 World Cup Final
After abstaining from the inaugural 1930 World Cup, Sweden made their debut four years later. Argentina’s recent track record was imposing, having finished second in the previous World Cup as reigning South American champions, creating an opposition potent enough to make any team tremble, especially debutants. In accordance with the expectations, A...
Despite ending Sweden’s run in 1934, Germany arguably granted Sweden a successful 1938 campaign, because Anschlussawarded Sweden a 3-0 win against Austria in the first round. A star-studded side that was one of the main front-runners to win it all, Sweden made full use of the opportunity, obliterating Cuba 8-0 in the quarter-finals. The joint-fourt...
The two subsequent World Cups were cancelled because of World War II. Compared to the majority of other countries, Sweden got off lightly. However, the World Cup cancellations were still devastating from a football point of view, as Sweden would’ve been a contender to win both tournaments, especially in 1946. Instead, Sweden would have to set their...
South Korea defeated Mexico 5-3 in a spectacular round one encounter, but as breathtaking as it was, their quarter-final clash against Sweden made it pale in comparison. Sweden 12, South Korea 0. To this day, the Blue and Yellow’s biggest win of all time. Nordahl’s two braces only accounted for a fraction of the goals, as did AIK’s and later Atleti...
Yugoslavia were also in their maiden final, having defeated hosts Great Britain in the last four to reach it. Gren gave Sweden the lead in front of Wembley Stadium’s 60,000 spectators, but Stjepan Bobek equalized as the first 45 minutes were nearing their end. The second half had barely begun when Nordahl restored Sweden’s lead and Gren’s penalty g...
Much of Europe was in ruins following the Second World War, so there was much doubt on whether the fourth edition of football’s greatest competition would take place. In the end, Brazil’s host bid at the 1946 FIFA Congress was accepted. Just like in their World Cup debut 16 years ago, Sweden faced a monumental foe in their opening match. This time ...
Sweden also went on to win bronze at the 1952 Olympics, but failed to qualify for the 1954 World Cup after losses against Belgium. However, Sweden returned to football’s greatest stage four years later – as hosts. They got a great start against Mexico, winning 3-0. One of the goalscorers was long-time legend Liedholm. The other was Agne Simonsson, ...
The Soviet Union, Sweden’s quarter-final opponent, were the reigning Olympic champions and had defeated Austria and and England. Although a tough battle, it ultimately ended up being a routine win for Sweden, with Hamrin and Simonsson scoring again. Next in line were the defending world champions, West Germany, who won a hard group containing North...
Sweden got an excellent start, going in front in the fourth minute thanks to Liedholm’s composed finish. This was undoubtedly Brazil’s time to shine, though. Their emphatic display was arguably the greatest ever seen in a World Cup final. Especially that of 17-year-old Pelé who announced himself as a superstar. Sweden’s performance was great, but B...
Sweden have been one of the more successful national teams in the history of the World Cup, having reached the top four on four occasions, and becoming runners-up on home ground in 1958. They have been present at 12 out of 21 World Cups by 2018.
Sep 23, 2021 · Sep 23, 2021. This statistic shows the number of FIFA World Cup games won, drawn and lost by Sweden in the period from 1934 to 2014. The Swedish national football team totally played 46 games...
Dec 18, 2022 · England’s Geoff Hurst scored three goals in the 4-2 win over West Germany and was the first man to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final. Pele and Brazil won their third title in 1970. Pele, with three trophies, has won the most World Cups by an individual player. Brazil’s last World Cup trophy came in 2002.
