Sweden’s Football Scene: National Team Prepares for World Cup Qualifiers as Domestic League Heats Up

National Team’s World Cup Qualification Campaign

Sweden’s national team is gearing up for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches, with upcoming fixtures against Slovenia and Kosovo scheduled for September 5 and 8, 2025, respectively. The team enters these qualifiers with momentum, having secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Algeria in their most recent international friendly.

Domestic League Developments

The 2025 Allsvenskan, Sweden’s top-flight football league, is currently in its 101st season since its establishment in 1924. The season, which kicked off on March 29, 2025, will continue until November 9, 2025.

The league features sixteen teams, including two newly promoted sides: Degerfors IF, returning after just one year’s absence, and Östers IF, making a comeback after 11 years away from the top flight. These teams replaced Kalmar FF, who were relegated after 21 years in the top division, and Västerås SK, who dropped down after just one season.

Recent Achievements

Sweden’s national team has shown impressive form in recent tournaments, particularly at Euro 2025, where they remained unbeaten during the group stage and made a statement with a commanding 4-1 victory over Germany. The team has demonstrated defensive prowess, conceding the fewest goals (1) in the tournament while maintaining a strong attacking record as the fourth-highest scorers with eight goals.

Looking Ahead

The immediate focus is on the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on September 5, 2025. Fans will be able to follow the match with live updates including standings, minute-by-minute results, and match statistics. In the domestic scene, Malmö FF, the defending champions, are working to maintain their position at the top of the Allsvenskan.