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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
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations.
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- South Africa
- 32 (from 6 confederations)
The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification ended disastrously for Sweden. In the first game in Tirana, they were only able to tie 0–0 with an Albanian side that they were expected to defeat easily. Four days later, Sweden beat Hungary, 2–1, with goals from Kim Källström and Samuel Holmén.
- Blågult, (The Blue and Yellow)
- UEFA (Europe)
They failed to make the World Cup finals in 2010, 2014 and 2022. Sweden claimed fourth place in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. Twenty years later in 1958, the Swedes had their best performance, finishing runners-up.
- Uruguay 1930, Italy 1934 & France 1938
- Brazil 1950 & Switzerland 1954
- Sweden 1958 & Chile 1962
- England 1966
- Mexico 1970
- West Germany 1974
- Argentina 1978
- Spain 1982
- Mexico 1986
- Italy 1990
Uruguay hosted the first tournament in 1930, before Italy and France staged the event on a troubled continent. The hosts triumphed in 1930, with Italy victorious four years later and then defending their crown in France in 1938. Watch the video.
Brazil hosted their first tournament in 1950, with Switzerland staging the event four years later. Both tournaments saw the favourites defeated in the final, with Brazil suffering a shock defeat to Uruguay in 1950, while West Germany performed the 'Miracle of Bern' to beat Hungary in 1954. Watch the video.
Sweden hosted the 1958 tournament, with 17-year-old Pele becoming a global superstar with two goals in the final. Chile staged four years later despite an earthquake shortly before the event, and Brazil comfortably won their second trophy. Watch the video.
England played host in the era of 'Swinging London', and Geoff Hurst's hat-trick in the final secured the Jules Rimet trophy for the hosts for the first time. Watch the video.
Mexico staged the first tournament to be broadcast around the world to colour televisions. On the pitch, a great Brazilian side swept aside all-comers in style for their third world title. Watch the video.
West Germany hosted a tournament under the spectre of the Cold War. On the pitch, the Netherlands' 'Total Football' delighted spectators, but it was not enough to beat the hosts in the final. Watch the video.
Argentina hosted its first tournament whilst under the rule of a military junta. Mario Kempes starred for the hosts as they won their first World Cup on a ticker-tape strewn pitch. Watch the video.
Seven years on from the death of General Franco, a democratic Spain played host. But it was Italy who would ultimately triumph, with Paolo Rossi powering them to their third World Cup title. Watch the video.
Mexico hosted for the second time, despite an earthquake just eight months before the tournament. On the pitch, Diego Maradona inspired Argentina to their second title. Watch the video.
Italy hosted their second tournament, but it was marred by negative tactics and a lack of goals. Despite England's best performance since 1966, it was West Germany who claimed their third World Cup title. Watch the video.
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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.
The 2010 World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship between 32 men's national football teams. It was held in South Africa from 11 June to 10 July 2010. In the host selection, only African countries may be selected as host of this tournament.
