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Sweden

Sweden boasts a new generation of world-class attacking talent, shifting away from their traditional defensive blocks.

FIFA Ranking#28

Tactical Identity

Plays an expansive, attacking 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, focusing on quick service to elite strikers and wingers.

Key Strengths
World-class forwardsPhysical presence in both boxesHigh-intensity press
Area for Improvement
! Defensive transition vulnerability! Defensive line coordination! Midfield screen strength

History & Legacy

Sweden has qualified 12 times, famously finishing as runners-up in 1958 and placing 3rd in 1994.