Sweden reached the final on home soil in 1958 and finished third in 1994. With a tradition of producing world-class forwards, they remain a respected name in the European game.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Sun 14 June

vs Tunisia5–1 W

Group game 2 · Sat 20 June

at Netherlands1–5 L

Group game 3 · Thu 25 June

at Japan1–1 D

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.