Sweden
At the World Cup: every game since 1934, men's and women's, with the weather at kick-off.
- 2ndBest men's finish1958
- 13World Cups of 2355 games: 20 won, 14 drawn, 21 lost; 87 scored, 83 conceded.
- 2ndBest women's finish2003
- 9Women's World Cups of 947 games: 28 won, 6 drawn, 13 lost; 85 scored, 52 conceded.
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World Cup
Men's Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All World Cup games | 55 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 36% |
| Group games | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34% |
| Knockout games | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41% |
| Finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| At a World Cup they hosted | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 67% |
| At a World Cup they didn't host | 49 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 33% |
| Against UEFA teams | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 32% |
| Against CONMEBOL teams | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 29% |
| Against CONCACAF teams | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60% |
| Against CAF teams | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Against AFC teams | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
Men's Longest runs
- 2Sweden won 2 World Cup games in a row, 27 Jun 2018 to 3 Jul 2018.
- 5Sweden went 5 World Cup games unbeaten, 19 Jun 1994 to 10 Jul 1994.
- 2Sweden drew 2 World Cup games in a row, 15 Jun 1974 to 19 Jun 1974.
- 3Sweden lost 3 World Cup games in a row, 10 Jun 1990 to 20 Jun 1990.
- 4Sweden went 4 World Cup games without a win, 10 Jun 1990 to 19 Jun 1994.
- 3Sweden have gone 3 World Cup games without a win since 20 Jun 2026, and counting.
- 10Sweden scored in 10 World Cup games in a row, 27 May 1934 to 16 Jul 1950.
- 4Sweden kept a clean sheet in 4 World Cup games in a row, 10 Jun 1970 to 23 Jun 1974.
- 2Sweden went 2 World Cup games without scoring, 7 Jun 1978 to 11 Jun 1978.
- 2Sweden won 2 World Cup games in a row by two or more, 19 Jun 1958 to 24 Jun 1958.
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Men's Runs that stand out
- 3Sweden kept a clean sheet in 3 World Cup games in a row in dry weather, 8 Jun 1958 to 19 Jun 1958.
- 4Sweden went 4 World Cup games without scoring in dry weather, 19 Jun 1974 to 11 Jun 1978.
- 5Sweden scored first in 5 World Cup games in a row in dry weather, 20 Jun 1990 to 10 Jul 1994.
- 3Sweden kept a clean sheet in 3 World Cup games in a row in Europe, 15 Jun 1974 to 23 Jun 1974.
- 3Sweden lost 3 World Cup games in a row in dry weather, 26 Jun 1974 to 11 Jun 1978.
- 6Sweden went 6 World Cup group games unbeaten, 2 Jun 2002 to 20 Jun 2006.
- 8Sweden scored in 8 World Cup games in a row, 10 Jun 1990 to 10 Jul 1994.
- 5Sweden went 5 World Cup games unbeaten, 7 Jun 1970 to 23 Jun 1974.
Men's Every World Cup
| Year | Hosts | Went out | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Canada, Mexico, United States | Round of 32 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 2018 | Russia | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 2006 | Germany | Round of 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | South Korea, Japan | Round of 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | United States | Third | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 8 |
| 1990 | Italy | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1978 | Argentina | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1974 | West Germany | Second group stage | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| 1970 | Mexico | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | Sweden | Runners-up | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
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P played, W won, D drawn (a shoot-out is a draw), L lost, GF scored, GA conceded.
Men's Biggest wins
- 8Sweden 8-0 Cuba1938 World Cup, quarter-final, Stade du Fort Carré, 12 Jun 1938.
- 4Sweden 5-1 Tunisia2026 World Cup, group stage, Group F, Estadio BBVA, 14 Jun 2026.
- 4Sweden 4-0 Bulgaria1994 World Cup, third-place play-off, Rose Bowl, 16 Jul 1994.
- 3Sweden 3-0 Mexico2018 World Cup, group stage, Group F, Central Stadium, 27 Jun 2018.
- 3Sweden 3-0 Uruguay1974 World Cup, group stage, Group 3, Rheinstadion, 23 Jun 1974.
The number is the margin in goals.
Men's Heaviest defeats
- 6Brazil 7-1 Sweden1950 World Cup, final round, Estádio do Maracanã, 9 Jul 1950.
- 4Netherlands 5-1 Sweden2026 World Cup, group stage, Group F, NRG Stadium, 20 Jun 2026.
- 4Hungary 5-1 Sweden1938 World Cup, semi-final, Parc des Princes, 16 Jun 1938.
- 3France 3-0 Sweden2026 World Cup, round of 32, MetLife Stadium, 30 Jun 2026.
- 3Brazil 5-2 Sweden1958 World Cup, final, Råsunda Stadium, 29 Jun 1958.
Men's Head to head
| Against | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0% | 1938 to 1994 |
| Germany | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20% | 1934 to 2018 |
| England | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0% | 2002 to 2018 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 67% | 1950 to 1974 |
| Argentina | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 1934 to 2002 |
| Bulgaria | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 1974 to 1994 |
| Hungary | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% | 1938 to 1958 |
| Italy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% | 1950 to 1970 |
| Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 1958 to 2018 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1974 to 2026 |
Men's In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the rain | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0% |
| In dry weather | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 27% |
| In the heat (30°C or more) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| In the warm (25°C or more) | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 38% |
From the 50 games with the weather at kick-off on record (from 1950).
Women's World Cup
Women's Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Women's World Cup games | 47 | 28 | 6 | 13 | 60% |
| Group games | 27 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 63% |
| Knockout games | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55% |
| Finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| At a World Cup they hosted | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| At a World Cup they didn't host | 43 | 26 | 5 | 12 | 60% |
| Against UEFA teams | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 50% |
| Against CONMEBOL teams | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83% |
| Against CONCACAF teams | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33% |
| Against CAF teams | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60% |
| Against AFC teams | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 71% |
| Against OFC teams | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
Women's Longest runs
- 5Sweden won 5 Women's World Cup games in a row, 18 Sep 2007 to 10 Jul 2011.
- 6Sweden went 6 Women's World Cup games unbeaten, 6 Jul 2019 to 11 Aug 2023.
- 3Sweden drew 3 Women's World Cup games in a row, 8 Jun 2015 to 16 Jun 2015.
- 2Sweden lost 2 Women's World Cup games in a row, 30 Jun 1999 to 21 Sep 2003.
- 4Sweden went 4 Women's World Cup games without a win, 8 Jun 2015 to 20 Jun 2015.
- 14Sweden scored in 14 Women's World Cup games in a row, 7 Jun 1995 to 11 Sep 2007.
- 3Sweden have scored in 3 Women's World Cup games in a row since 11 Aug 2023, and counting.
- 3Sweden kept a clean sheet in 3 Women's World Cup games in a row, 29 Jul 2023 to 6 Aug 2023.
- 2Sweden won 2 Women's World Cup games in a row by two or more, 29 Jul 2023 to 2 Aug 2023.
- 4Sweden won 4 Women's World Cup games in a row by a single goal, 18 Sep 2007 to 6 Jul 2011.
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Women's Runs that stand out
- 18Sweden scored in 18 Women's World Cup games in a row in dry weather, 17 Nov 1991 to 11 Sep 2007.
- 7Sweden won 7 Women's World Cup group games in a row in Europe, 7 Jun 1995 to 16 Jun 2019.
- 8Sweden scored first in 8 Women's World Cup games in a row in Europe, 28 Jun 2011 to 16 Jun 2019.
- 8Sweden scored first in 8 Women's World Cup games in a row at a World Cup they didn't host, 19 Nov 1991 to 26 Jun 1999.
- 8Sweden scored first in 8 Women's World Cup games in a row at a World Cup they didn't host against AFC teams, 19 Nov 1991 to 13 Jul 2011.
- 14Sweden have scored in 14 Women's World Cup games in a row against AFC teams since 19 Nov 1991, and counting.
- 6Sweden have won 6 Women's World Cup games in a row in dry weather against AFC teams since 25 Sep 2003, and counting.
- 3Sweden won 3 Women's World Cup games in a row by a single goal against AFC teams, 25 Sep 2003 to 2 Jul 2011.
Women's Every Women's World Cup
| Year | Hosts | Went out | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australia, New Zealand | Third | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| 2019 | France | Third | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
| 2015 | Canada | Round of 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 2011 | Germany | Third | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
| 2007 | China | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | United States | Runners-up | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 |
| 1999 | United States | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| 1995 | Sweden | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 1991 | China | Third | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 7 |
P played, W won, D drawn (a shoot-out is a draw), L lost, GF scored, GA conceded.
Women's Biggest wins
- 8Sweden 8-0 Japan1991 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group B, New Plaza Stadium, 19 Nov 1991.
- 5Sweden 5-0 Italy2023 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group G, Wellington Regional Stadium, 29 Jul 2023.
- 4Sweden 5-1 Thailand2019 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group F, Allianz Riviera, 16 Jun 2019.
- 4Sweden 4-0 Germany1991 Women's World Cup, third-place play-off, Gaungdong Provincial Stadium, 29 Nov 1991.
- 3Sweden 3-0 Nigeria2003 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group A, Columbus Crew Stadium, 28 Sep 2003.
The number is the margin in goals.
Women's Heaviest defeats
- 3Germany 4-1 Sweden2015 Women's World Cup, round of 16, TD Place Stadium, 20 Jun 2015.
- 3Norway 4-1 Sweden1991 Women's World Cup, semi-final, Ying Tung Stadium, 27 Nov 1991.
- 2United States 2-0 Sweden2019 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group F, Stade Océane, 20 Jun 2019.
- 2Japan 3-1 Sweden2011 Women's World Cup, semi-final, Waldstadion, 13 Jul 2011.
- 2United States 2-0 Sweden2007 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group B, Chengdu Sports Center, 14 Sep 2007.
Women's Head to head
| Against | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14% | 1991 to 2023 |
| Germany | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 60% | 1991 to 2019 |
| Australia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75% | 1999 to 2023 |
| Japan | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75% | 1991 to 2023 |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 67% | 1991 to 2003 |
| China | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33% | 1991 to 1999 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33% | 2003 to 2015 |
| North Korea | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2003 to 2011 |
| Canada | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2003 to 2019 |
| Norway | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 1991 to 1999 |
Women's In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In dry weather | 39 | 24 | 4 | 11 | 62% |
| In the warm (25°C or more) | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 70% |
| In the cold (under 12°C) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 67% |
From the 47 games with the weather at kick-off on record (from 1950).