Sweden return to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after qualifying through the playoffs, and manager Graham Potter has confirmed his 26-man squad for the tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The squad pairs strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres in attack, with Victor Nilsson Lindelof as captain, and Sweden begin their campaign in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia.
This guide lists the full confirmed 26-man Sweden roster by position, a look at the tactical roles, and a projected starting XI for the group opener. You can also download a free printable one-page version of the squad using the button below.
2026 Sweden World Cup Roster
Potter built the squad around a settled defence and the forward pairing of Isak and Gyokeres, with Lucas Bergvall and Yasin Ayari adding youth in midfield. The list below is the official 26 confirmed for the tournament. You can find team updates on the official FIFA Sweden team page.
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| Manager | Graham Potter |
| Captain | Victor Nilsson Lindelof |
| Confirmed squad | 26 players |
| Group | Group F |
| Group opponents | Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia |
| Announced | May 12, 2026 |
Sweden Roster Position Breakdown & Tactical Roles
Goalkeepers
- Kristoffer Nordfeldt – AIK Solna
- Viktor Johansson – Stoke City
- Jacob Widell Zetterstrom – Derby County
Defenders
- Victor Nilsson Lindelof (C) – Aston Villa
- Isak Hien – Atalanta
- Gabriel Gudmundsson – Leeds United
- Daniel Svensson – Borussia Dortmund
- Carl Starfelt – Celta Vigo
- Hjalmar Ekdal – Burnley
- Emil Holm – Juventus
- Gustaf Lagerbielke – Braga
- Elliot Stroud – Mjallby
- Eric Smith – St. Pauli
Midfielders
- Lucas Bergvall – Tottenham
- Yasin Ayari – Brighton
- Jesper Karlstrom – Udinese
- Mattias Svanberg – Wolfsburg
- Benjamin Nygren – Celtic
- Besfort Zeneli – Union Saint-Gilloise
- Ken Sema – Pafos
- Taha Ali – Malmo FF
- Alexander Bernhardsson – Holstein Kiel
Forwards / Attackers
- Alexander Isak – Liverpool
- Viktor Gyokeres – Arsenal
- Anthony Elanga – Newcastle United
- Gustaf Nilsson – Club Brugge
Predicted Sweden Starting XI: Group Stage Opener
The lineup below is one likely setup in a 4-3-3 for the opening match. It is a projection based on recent team selection and current form, not an official team sheet.
Predicted Lineup Layout
- GK: Nordfeldt
- DEF: Gudmundsson, Hien, Lindelof, Svensson
- MID: Bergvall, Karlstrom, Svanberg
- FWD: Elanga, Gyokeres, Isak
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Sweden World Cup Roster
Is this the final Sweden World Cup roster?
Yes. Graham Potter named the final 26-man squad on May 12, 2026, and it is the list Sweden will take into the group stage. Squad changes are permitted only in the event of a serious injury before the team’s opening match.
Where can I track the full tournament brackets?
You can follow every round with our free printable 2026 World Cup bracket, and build your own picks with the Custom Bracket Maker.
Who does Sweden play in the group stage?
Sweden play in Group F alongside Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. You can view the full Sweden match schedule, with dates, venues, and kickoff times, on our 2026 Sweden World Cup schedule page.
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