Gustav Svensson and Sweden needed plenty of drama to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, finishing second in UEFA qualifying on goal difference to knock out the Netherlands before staving off Italy 1-0 on aggregate in a two-leg playoff. The Blågult will need to replicate that form in a formidable Group F with Germany, Mexico and South Korea. Here’s what you need to know about Sweden:
FIFA ranking: 24
Players to watch: Gustav Svensson, Marcus Berg, Emil Forsberg
Schedule:
- Monday, June 18: Sweden vs.