Explore Sweden World Cup teams: Zlatan Ibrahimović, 1958 final, 1994 bronze heroics, tournament lineups and six playable Swedish squads in the 7a0 archive.
Sweden has competed in 12 men's World Cups through 2026, compiling a remarkable international legacy highlighted by reaching the 1958 final on home soil and winning three bronze medals in 1938, 1950 and 1994. Renowned for disciplined collective organization, athletic physicality and creative individual flair, the Blågult (Blue and Yellow) have consistently punched above their weight against global football dynasties.
Sweden's golden epoch culminated at the 1958 World Cup. Led by manager George Raynor and iconic Serie A forwards Gunnar Gren, Nils Liedholm and Kurt Hamrin, Sweden defeated defending champions West Germany 3–1 in the semifinal to reach the final in Solna, where they fell 5–2 to Pelé's magical Brazil. Thirty-six years later at USA 1994, Tommy Svensson guided an electric Swedish side featuring Thomas Brolin, Kennet Andersson and Martin Dahlin to the semifinals, scoring 15 goals and routing Bulgaria 4–0 for bronze. In the modern era, superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimović and captain Andreas Granqvist led Sweden to memorable knockout campaigns in 2002, 2006 and the 2018 quarterfinals.
George Raynor's Sweden overcame Hungary, USSR and defending champions West Germany before falling 5–2 to Brazil in the highest-scoring final in history.
Ronnie Hellström kept clean sheets against Uruguay and Netherlands, and Ralf Edström scored a famous volley in a 4–2 thriller against West Germany.
Tommy Svensson's high-octane attack scored 15 goals, with Ravelli's shootout saves against Romania and a 4–0 rout of Bulgaria clinching bronze.
Sweden shockingly won Group F ahead of England, Argentina and Nigeria behind Henrik Larsson's goals before an extra-time golden goal exit to Senegal.
Janne Andersson's organized side topped their group ahead of Mexico and Germany, defeated Switzerland 1–0 and reached the quarterfinals.
The 7a0 database features six authentic Sweden World Cup tournament squads from 1950 through 2018. Each roster features verified player ratings, tactical profiles and stamina attributes to recreate Sweden's physical resilience in custom tournament simulations.
Sweden's all-time record goalscorer, combining towering physical dominance with martial arts athleticism and audacious technique across two World Cups.
A lethal, unselfish forward who scored five World Cup goals across three tournaments, including a bronze medal in 1994 and captaining the 2006 side.
The elegant captain of Sweden's 1958 finalists, scoring the opening goal in the final and directing play with legendary passing precision.
The creative conductor of Sweden's 1994 bronze medal team, earning FIFA All-Star Team honors with three goals and brilliant set-piece routines.
The charismatic goalkeeper who made 143 international appearances, famous for two penalty saves in the 1994 quarterfinal shootout against Romania.
The prolific right winger who scored four goals at Sweden 1958, including a sensational solo dribble against West Germany in the semifinal.
A Sweden Dream XI in 7a0 unites physical power with world-class technical precision. Ronnie Hellström and Thomas Ravelli contest goalkeeping honors, backed by Ravelli's famous penalty heroics. Patrik Andersson, Andreas Granqvist, Glenn Hysén and Mikael Nilsson forge a formidable, aerial-dominant backline. Nils Liedholm, Thomas Brolin, Freddie Ljungberg and Stefan Schwarz control midfield with tactical discipline and explosive transition play. In attack, generational icon Zlatan Ibrahimović partners with Henrik Larsson, Kurt Hamrin and Kennet Andersson for lethal finishing.
Sweden's best finish was second place at the 1958 World Cup on home soil, losing 5–2 to Brazil in the final.
Henrik Larsson scored five World Cup goals for Sweden, scoring across three separate tournaments: 1994, 2002 and 2006.
Yes, Zlatan Ibrahimović represented Sweden at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, making five total tournament appearances.
The 7a0 archive contains six Sweden tournament squads from 1950, 1958, 1974, 1994, 2006 and 2018 with authentic ratings.
Sweden won third place at USA 1994 by routing Bulgaria 4–0 at the Rose Bowl behind goals from Brolin, Mild, Larsson and Andersson.
Kennet Andersson and Henrik Larsson share the Swedish record with five World Cup goals each.
Nils Liedholm scored the opening goal for Sweden in the fourth minute of the 1958 final against Brazil.
Yes, 7a0 allows you to pair Zlatan Ibrahimović and Henrik Larsson in an explosive Swedish attacking frontline.
Thomas Ravelli saved Miodrag Belodedici's sudden-death penalty against Romania to send Sweden into the 1994 World Cup semifinals.
Sweden reached the quarterfinals at Russia 2018 under Janne Andersson, falling 2–0 to England in Samara.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-26
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