FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden team, records, fixtures

Sweden's players take part in a training session, in preparation for the 2018 Football World Cup in Russia in Stockholm.

Sweden's players take part in a training session, in preparation for the 2018 Football World Cup in Russia in Stockholm.   | Photo Credit: AFP

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

The FIFA World Cup 2018 is scheduled to be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

The final will be held at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Current World Cup squad

Yet to be announced

Coach for 2018:

Sweden's head coach Janne Andersson.

Sweden's head coach Janne Andersson.   | Photo Credit: AP

Janne Andersson

Fixtures:

June 18: vs Korea Republic

June 23: vs Germany

June 27: vs Mexico

Past records

No. of times team has played in WC (number): 11

No. of matches played (number): 46

No. of matches won: 16

No. of matches lost: 17

No. of times lost in finals (Number): 1

No. of times world cup won (number): 0

No. of goals scored in WC: 74

Top 3 players to watch: Emil Forsberg, Victor Lindelöf, Marcus Berg

Road to WC (text): Sweden, one of the more consistent teams in FIFA fixtures since 1934, beat Italy in a high-profile qualifier match to make it to the final 32. This is the first time since 1958 that the Italian team did not make it to the Group Stage.

Player who has played most world cups (appearances): Henrik Larsson

Player who has scored most no. of goals (Player:No. of goals): Kennet Andersson and Henrik Larsson: 5