79.6% modelled chance to reach the knockout stage

Sweden World Cup 2026 chances.

The planning model gives Sweden a 79.6% chance to get out of Group F. Start with the confirmed games against Tunisia, Netherlands, and Japan, then see which cities open up along each route.

Confirmed schedule

Sweden plays its World Cup 2026 group games in Monterrey, Houston, and Dallas.

Monterrey

Sun, Jun 14 · 10:00 PM · vs Tunisia

Houston

Sat, Jun 20 · 1:00 PM · vs Netherlands

Dallas

Thu, Jun 25 · 7:00 PM · vs Japan

Match 12MEX

Sweden vs Tunisia

Monterrey

Estadio BBVA

Sun, Jun 14 · 10:00 PM

Match 33USA

Netherlands vs Sweden

Houston

NRG Stadium

Sat, Jun 20 · 1:00 PM

Match 57USA

Japan vs Sweden

Dallas

AT&T Stadium

Thu, Jun 25 · 7:00 PM

Route odds

How could Sweden get through?

This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.

Win group

33.6%

Finish second

29.6%

Advance as third

16.4%

Out in group

20.4%

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Common questions

Sweden World Cup 2026 FAQ

Where does Sweden play in World Cup 2026?

Sweden plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in Monterrey, Houston, and Dallas.

When is Sweden's first World Cup 2026 match?

Sweden's first group match is Sweden vs Tunisia on Sun, Jun 14 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.

Who does Sweden play in the group stage?

Sweden plays Tunisia, Netherlands, and Japan in Group F.

What stadiums does Sweden play at in World Cup 2026?

Sweden's confirmed group-stage stadiums are Estadio BBVA, NRG Stadium, and AT&T Stadium.

What is Sweden's possible knockout route?

The knockout route depends on whether Sweden wins Group F, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.

Group F

Compare the group

Match-by-match path

Win, lose, where next?

Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.

If group winner

33.6% route probability

starts Monterrey

Round of 32 · Match 76

Monterrey

Mon, Jun 29 · Estadio BBVA

Chance here

33.6%

Win this match: 52.7%

Total path chance: 17.7%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Round of 16

Lose this match: 47.3%

Total path chance: 15.9%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 91

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 5 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

17.7%

Win this match: 47.2%

Total path chance: 8.4%

Next: Miami · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 52.8%

Total path chance: 9.3%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 99

Miami

Sat, Jul 11 · Hard Rock Stadium

Chance here

8.4%

Win this match: 41.7%

Total path chance: 3.5%

Next: Atlanta · Semifinal

Lose this match: 58.3%

Total path chance: 4.9%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 102

Atlanta

Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chance here

3.5%

Win this match: 38.2%

Total path chance: 1.3%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 61.8%

Total path chance: 2.2%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

1.3%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 0.5%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 0.8%

Next: Eliminated

If group runner-up

29.6% route probability

starts Houston

Round of 32 · Match 74

Houston

Mon, Jun 29 · NRG Stadium

Chance here

29.6%

Win this match: 52.7%

Total path chance: 15.6%

Next: Philadelphia · Round of 16

Lose this match: 47.3%

Total path chance: 14%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 90

Philadelphia

Sat, Jul 4 · Lincoln Financial Field

Chance here

15.6%

Win this match: 47.2%

Total path chance: 7.4%

Next: Boston · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 52.8%

Total path chance: 8.2%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 97

Boston

Thu, Jul 9 · Gillette Stadium

Chance here

7.4%

Win this match: 41.7%

Total path chance: 3.1%

Next: Dallas · Semifinal

Lose this match: 58.3%

Total path chance: 4.3%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 101

Dallas

Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

3.1%

Win this match: 38.2%

Total path chance: 1.2%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 61.8%

Total path chance: 1.9%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

1.2%

Win this match: 38%

Total path chance: 0.5%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 62%

Total path chance: 0.7%

Next: Eliminated

What this page is for

This page is for quick planning.

If you support Sweden, start here to see the cities that are already locked in. Tickets, hotels, and odds are useful later, but the first question is simpler: where might you need to be?