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Sweden Reviewed World Cup Matches

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Latest Sweden national team football matches: every report comes with full stats, xG analysis and the Crime Index of the result.

66%
Average Crime Index
2 of 4
Matches flagged as anomaly (60%+)

Current squad — Sweden national team

Goalkeepers

  • 1J. Widell Zetterström
  • 12V. Johansson
  • 23K. Nordfeldt

Defenders

  • 2G. Lagerbielke
  • 4I. Hien
  • 6H. Johansson
  • 8D. Svensson
  • 14H. Ekdal
  • 15C. Starfelt
  • 20E. Smith
  • 24E. Stroud

Midfielders

  • 3V. Lindelöf
  • 5G. Gudmundsson
  • 7L. Bergvall
  • 10B. Nygren
  • 11A. Elanga
  • 13K. Sema
  • 16J. Karlström
  • 18Y. Ayari
  • 19M. Svanberg
  • 21A. Bernhardsson
  • 22B. Zeneli
  • 26T. Ali

Attackers

  • 9A. Isak
  • 17V. Gyökeres
  • 25G. Nilsson

Injuries & Suspensions

  • I. HienMissing Fixture (Muscle Bruise)

Sweden Squad: Latest Match

Sweden — Tunisia · 3-1-4-2
  • 23K. NordfeldtG
  • 2G. LagerbielkeD
  • 4I. HienD
  • 3V. LindelofD
  • 16J. KarlstromM
  • 21A. BernhardssonM
  • 10B. NygrenM
  • 18Y. AyariM
  • 5G. GudmundssonM
  • 17V. GyökeresF
  • 9A. IsakF
Coach: Graham Potter
Index: 72%18 July 2026

Netherlands vs Sweden 5:1 — Braces from Brobbey and Gakpo Sealed the Rout

The Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1, backing up their xG edge (2.61 to 1.01).

Index: 48%1 July 2026

France — Sweden 3:0 — The Most Honest Scoreline

France scored almost exactly what they created: 3.17 xG, three goals, a 0.95 conversion rate. No hot streak, no fortune — just 25 shots of sustained pressure. Sweden''s goalkeeper made nine saves and still lost by three.

Index: 50%29 June 2026

Japan — Sweden 1:1: Twenty Fouls Cut The Game Apart

Nobody deserved more. Japan built the better chances — 1.21 xG to 0.64 — while Sweden kept the sharper edge, converting at 1.56 and forcing eight corners. The 1:1 draw at a 50% Crime Index split the difference honestly.

Index: 93%15 June 2026

Sweden vs Tunisia 5-1 — Five Goals and an Ayari Brace

Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in the group stage, backing up an xG edge (1.33 to 0.28) with exceptional finishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the head coach of the Sweden national team?

Per the most recently analyzed match (Sweden — Tunisia) — Graham Potter.

How many players are in the Sweden national team's current squad?

26 players: goalkeepers — 3, defenders — 8, midfielders — 12, attackers — 3.

How often do Sweden's match results diverge from the xG-expected outcome?

Bravsen has analyzed 4 matches — average Crime Index 66, with 2 scoring 60+ (the threshold for an anomalous gap between the result and the xG model).

8 articles have been reviewed for Sweden's national team, all within the FIFA World Cup.

Sweden Matches in the Database

Recent results include a 0:3 loss to France, a 1:1 draw with Japan, and a heavy 1:5 defeat to Netherlands. Eight pieces document a tough group stage without a win across the last three matches.