Sweden women's national football team

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Sweden
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Nickname(s) Blågult
(The Blue-Yellow)
Association Svenska Fotbollförbundet (SvFF)
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Peter Gerhardsson
Captain Kosovare Asllani, Magdalena Eriksson
Most caps Caroline Seger (240) [1]
Top scorer Lotta Schelin (88) [2]
Home stadium Gamla Ullevi
FIFA code SWE
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 5 Increase2.svg 1 (16 August 2024) [3]
Highest1 (August 2023)
Lowest11 (September 2017; June 2018)
First international
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 0–0 Finland  Flag of Finland.svg
(Mariehamn, Finland; 25 August 1973)
Biggest win
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 17–0 Azerbaijan  Flag of Azerbaijan.svg
(Gothenburg, Sweden; 23 June 2010)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 4–0 Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg
(Hamar, Norway; 21 January 1996) [a]
World Cup
Appearances9 (first in 1991 )
Best resultRunners-up (2003)
European Championship
Appearances12 (first in 1984 )
Best resultChampions (1984)
Olympic Games
Appearances7 (first in 1996 )
Best result Silver medal.svg Silver (2016, 2020)

The Sweden women's national football team (Swedish : Svenska damfotbollslandslaget), nicknamed Blågult ("The Blue-Yellow"), represents Sweden at international women's association football competitions. It was established in 1973 and is governed by the Swedish Football Association.

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The team has represented Sweden at the FIFA Women's World Cup on nine occasions. They were runners-up in 2003 and bronze medalists in 1991, 2011, 2019, and 2023. Sweden have been to seven Olympic Games, winning silver medals in 2016 and 2021. On the continental level, the team has participated in the UEFA Women's Euro eleven times, becoming champions in 1984 and finishing in second place in 1987, 1995, and 2001. They have also competed in the UEFA Women's Nations League since the inaugural 2023–24 season.

History

The 2003 World Cup final was only the second time Sweden ever reached the final of a FIFA World Cup after the 1958 FIFA Men's World Cup Final, and was the second most watched event in Sweden that year.

The team was coached by Thomas Dennerby from 2005 to 2012. After winning the two qualifying matches against Denmark for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, the Swedish Olympic Committee approved of record increases in investments for the women's team. The new budget granted over a million SEK (about US$150,000) for the team and 150,000 SEK (about US$25,000) per player for developing physical fitness. The new grants are almost a 100% increase of the 2005 and 2006 season funds. [4]

The team was coached by Pia Sundhage from 2012 to 2017. The developments and conditions of the Sweden women's national football team from its beginnings until 2013 can be seen in the 2013 three-part Sveriges Television documentary television series The Other Sport . Lotta Schelin surpassed Hanna Ljungberg's 72-goal record against Germany on 29 October 2014. [5]

In November 2016, Peter Gerhardsson was announced as the new manager, and replaced Pia Sundhage after the UEFA Women's Euro 2017. [6]

At the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Sweden national team won all of their three group stage games against South Africa, Italy, and Argentina. The round of 16 knockout game against the United States finished 0–0 after extra time, with the Swedish team winning 5–4 in the penalty shootout. Sweden then won the quarter-final against Japan with two goals against one. In the semi-final, the eventual world champions Spain became too difficult to overcome and the game was decided in the 89th minute with a winning goal for Spain. Sweden went on to win the bronze medal for the fourth time, beating co-hosts Australia 20 in the third-place match. Central defender Amanda Ilestedt was named the third-best player of the tournament and received the bronze ball. [7] She was also the highest scorer for Sweden with four tournament goals. [8]

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Home stadium

The national arena for the women's team is Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg. [9] However, two of the four home games of the 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League, including the promotion/relegation play-off, were played at Eleda Stadion in Malmö and Tele2 Arena in Stockholm. [10] [11] The three largest home attendances for the women's team are at the national arena for the men's team, Strawberry Arena in Solna, see Home attendance records below. One of the three home games of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying, against the Republic of Ireland, was played at Friends Arena on 4 June 2024. [12]

Home attendance records

As of 22 July 2024. [13] [14] [15]

DateOpponentResult
F–A
VenueAttendanceCompetition
128 June 2022Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 3–1 Friends Arena, Solna 33,218 Friendly
26 April 2019Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–225,882
34 June 2024Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland 1–021,216 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying
48 May 2002Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 4–0 Råsunda Stadium, Solna 20,302 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
516 July 2024Flag of England.svg  England 0–0 Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg 16,789 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. All times are local.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Loss  Postponed or void  Fixture

2024

23 February 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League promotion/relegation matches Bosnia and Herzegovina  Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg0–5Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
13:00  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Bosnia and Herzegovina FA Training Centre
Attendance: 366
Referee: Olatz Rivera Olmedo (Spain)
28 February 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League promotion/relegation matches Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg5–0
(10–0 agg.)
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina Stockholm, Sweden
18:30  UTC+1 Report Stadium: Tele2 Arena
Attendance: 11,463 [16]
Referee: Silvia Gasperotti (Italy)
Note: Sweden won 10–0 on aggregate, and therefore both teams remained in their respective leagues.
5 April Euro 2025 qualifying England  Flag of England.svg1–1Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden London, England
20:00  UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Attendance: 63,248
Referee: Ivana Projkovska (North Macedonia)
9 April Euro 2025 qualifying Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg0–1Flag of France.svg  France Gothenburg, Sweden
19:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) Report
Stadium: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 11,278
Referee: Ewa Augustyn (Poland)
4 June Euro 2025 qualifying Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg1–0Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland Solna, Sweden
18:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) Report Stadium: Friends Arena
Attendance: 21,216
Referee: Alina Peşu (Romania)
12 July Euro 2025 qualifying France  Flag of France.svg2–1Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Dijon, France
21:10  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Stade Gaston Gérard
Attendance: 12,317
Referee: Jelena Cvetković (Serbia)
16 July Euro 2025 qualifying Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg0–0Flag of England.svg  England Gothenburg, Sweden
19:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 16,789
Referee: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (Italy)
29 October UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg8–0
(12–0 agg.)
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg Gothenburg, Sweden
19:00 CEST (UTC+01:00)
Report Stadium: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 10,523
Referee: Réka Molnar (Hungary)
3 December UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg6–0
(8–0 agg.)
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia Stockholm, Sweden
19:00  UTC+1
Report Stadium: Tele2 Arena
Attendance: 12,378 [19]
Referee: Eleni Antoniou (Greece)

2025

25 February 2025 UEFA Nations League Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svgvFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 22 March 2024. [20]
PositionNameRef.
Manager Flag of Sweden.svg Peter Gerhardsson
Assistant manager Flag of Sweden.svg Magnus Wikman
Assistant coach Flag of Sweden.svg Victoria Sandell Svensson
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Sweden.svg Leif Troedsson
Physiologist Flag of Sweden.svg Pontus Ekblom
Football psychology advisor Flag of Sweden.svg Rasmus Liljeblad

Manager history

NamePWDLGFGADebutLast match
Flag of Sweden.svg Christer Molander 10100025 August 197325 August 1973
Flag of Sweden.svg Hasse Karlsson 12714191026 July 19742 October 1976
Flag of Sweden.svg Tord Grip 761017318 June 197721 October 1978
Flag of Sweden.svg Ulf Bergquist 73311045 July 197927 July 1979
Flag of Sweden.svg Ulf Lyfors 51341161353928 June 198030 September 1987
Flag of Sweden.svg Gunilla Paijkull 4330671003027 April 198829 November 1991
Flag of Sweden.svg Bengt Simonsson 6037617153698 March 199231 August 1996
Flag of Sweden.svg Marika Domanski-Lyfors 1548331203291589 October 199616 June 2005
Flag of Sweden.svg Thomas Dennerby 11268172723311228 August 200515 September 2012
Flag of Sweden.svg Pia Sundhage 814318201567223 October 201229 July 2017
Flag of Sweden.svg Peter Gerhardsson 715011101764319 September 2017-
Total5813491021311,283524
Statistics as of 26 July 2022. [21]

Players

Current squad

On 20 November 2024, Peter Gerhardsson named a 26-player squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-off games against Serbia on 28 November and 3 December 2024. [22] On 30 November, My Cato left the squad, joining instead the national under-23 team. [23]

Caps and goals correct as of the match on 3 December 2024 against Serbia  Flag of Serbia.svg.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Zećira Mušović (1996-05-26) 26 May 1996 (age 28)270 Flag of England.svg Chelsea
121 GK Jennifer Falk (1993-04-26) 26 April 1993 (age 31)240 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken
211 GK Tove Enblom (1994-11-20) 20 November 1994 (age 30)00 Flag of Norway.svg Vålerenga Fotball

22 DF Jonna Andersson (1993-01-02) 2 January 1993 (age 31)1023 Flag of Sweden.svg Hammarby IF
32 DF Linda Sembrant (vice-captain) (1987-05-15) 15 May 1987 (age 37)15418 Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich
42 DF Hanna Lundkvist (2002-07-17) 17 July 2002 (age 22)170 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave
52 DF Amanda Nildén (1998-08-07) 7 August 1998 (age 26)100 Flag of England.svg Tottenham Hotspur
62 DF Magdalena Eriksson (captain) (1993-09-08) 8 September 1993 (age 31)11513 Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich
132 DF Emma Kullberg (1991-09-25) 25 September 1991 (age 33)140 Flag of Italy.svg Juventus
142 DF Nathalie Björn (1997-05-04) 4 May 1997 (age 27)696 Flag of England.svg Chelsea
172 DF Hanna Wijk (2003-12-15) 15 December 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken

93 MF Kosovare Asllani (captain) (1989-07-29) 29 July 1989 (age 35)19247 Flag of England.svg London City Lionesses
153 MF Julia Zigiotti Olme (1997-12-24) 24 December 1997 (age 26)372 Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich
163 MF Filippa Angeldahl (1997-07-14) 14 July 1997 (age 27)6418 Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid
203 MF Hanna Bennison (2002-10-16) 16 October 2002 (age 22)493 Flag of Italy.svg Juventus
223 MF Rosa Kafaji (2003-07-05) 5 July 2003 (age 21)122 Flag of England.svg Arsenal

74 FW Madelen Janogy (1995-11-12) 12 November 1995 (age 29)5110 Flag of Italy.svg Fiorentina
84 FW Rebecka Blomqvist (1997-07-24) 24 July 1997 (age 27)319 Flag of Germany.svg VfL Wolfsburg
104 FW Sofia Jakobsson (1990-04-23) 23 April 1990 (age 34)16023 Flag of England.svg London City Lionesses
114 FW Stina Blackstenius (1996-02-05) 5 February 1996 (age 28)11135 Flag of England.svg Arsenal
184 FW Fridolina Rolfö (1993-11-24) 24 November 1993 (age 31)9330 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
194 FW Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (1997-02-12) 12 February 1997 (age 27)507 Flag of England.svg Chelsea
234 FW Anna Anvegård (1997-05-10) 10 May 1997 (age 27)3611 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken
4 FW Matilda Vinberg (2003-03-16) 16 March 2003 (age 21)91 Flag of England.svg Tottenham Hotspur
4 FW Evelyn Ijeh (2001-08-12) 12 August 2001 (age 23)31 Flag of Italy.svg AC Milan

Recent call-ups

The following players have been named to a Sweden squad in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Emma Holmgren (1997-05-13) 13 May 1997 (age 27)00 Flag of Spain.svg Levante UD v. Flag of England.svg  England, 16 July 2024

DF Josefine Rybrink (1998-01-19) 19 January 1998 (age 26)81 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken v. Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg, 29 November 2024
DF Hanna Glas RET (1993-04-16) 16 April 1993 (age 31)591 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Reign v. Flag of England.svg  England, 16 July 2024
DF Anna Sandberg INJ (2003-05-23) 23 May 2003 (age 21)50 Flag of England.svg Manchester United v. Flag of England.svg  England, 16 July 2024
DF Stina Lennartsson INJ (1997-04-04) 4 April 1997 (age 27)20 Flag of Sweden.svg Hammarby IF v. Flag of France.svg  France, 9 April 2024
DF Amanda Ilestedt WD (1993-01-17) 17 January 1993 (age 31)7412 Flag of England.svg Arsenal v. Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina, 23 February 2024
DF Emma Östlund (2000-07-28) 28 July 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken v. Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina, 28 February 2024

MF My Cato U23 (2002-04-25) 25 April 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of England.svg Crystal Palace v. Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia, 28 November 2024
MF Elin Rubensson (1993-05-11) 11 May 1993 (age 31)894Unattachedv. Flag of England.svg  England, 16 July 2024

FW Felicia Schröder (2007-04-13) 13 April 2007 (age 17)00 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken v. Flag of England.svg  England, 16 July 2024
FW Pauline Hammarlund (1994-05-07) 7 May 1994 (age 30)248 Flag of Sweden.svg Djurgårdens IF v. Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland, 4 June 2024
FW Ellen Wangerheim (2004-09-01) 1 September 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Sweden.svg Hammarby IF v. Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland, 4 June 2024
FW Monica Jusu Bah (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 (age 21)10 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken v. Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina, 28 February 2024
FW Olivia Schough (1991-03-11) 11 March 1991 (age 33)11013 Flag of Sweden.svg FC Rosengård v. Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina, 28 February 2024

Notes:

  • PRE Preliminary squad
  • INJ Unavailable for or withdrew from current squad due to injury or post-injury match fitness
  • WD Unavailable for or withdrew from current squad due to non-injury issue
  • RET Retired from the national team
  • U23 Left squad in order to join national under-23 team

Previous squads

Player records

As of 8 December 2024 [24]
Active players in bold.

Most capped players

Competitive record

Summary
CompetitionChampionsRunners-upThird placeFourth placeSemi-finalsAppearances
FIFA Women's World Cup 1 (2003)4 (1991, 2011, 2019, 2023)9
Olympic Games 2 (2016, 2020)1 (2004)7
UEFA Women's Euro 1 (1984)3 (1987, 1995, 2001)1 (1989)4 (1997, 2005, 2013, 2022)11
UEFA Women's Nations League 1
Algarve Cup 5 (1995, 2001, 2009, 2018, 2022)1 (1996)6 (1994, 1997, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2010)9 (1998, 2000, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019)27

FIFA Women's World Cup

Sweden playing against Germany in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final. FIFA Women's World Cup 2003 - Germany vs Sweden.jpg
Sweden playing against Germany in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final.
FIFA Women's World Cup recordQualification record
YearHostRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1991 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PR Third place3rd64021876420133
1995 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Quarter-finals5th421164Qualified as hosts
1999 Flag of the United States.svg  United States 6th4202766600185
2003 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Runners-up 2nd64021076501274
2007 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PR Group stage10th3111348710326
2011 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Third place3rd650110610820406
2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Round of 1616th403158101000321
2019 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg  France Third place3rd75021268701222
2023 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia/Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Third place3rd75111448710322
2027 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil to be determinedto be determined
TotalBest: Runners-up9/104728613855262546221629
FIFA Women's World Cup history
YearHostRoundDateOpponentResultStadium
1991 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PR Group stage17 NovemberFlag of the United States.svg  United States L 2–3 Ying Dong Stadium, Panyu
19 NovemberFlag of Japan.svg  Japan W 8–0 New Plaza Stadium, Foshan
21 NovemberFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil W 2–0 Ying Dong Stadium, Panyu
Quarter-finals24 NovemberFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China W 1–0 Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou
Semi-finals27 NovemberFlag of Norway.svg  Norway L 1–4 Ying Dong Stadium, Panyu
Third place play-off29 NovemberFlag of Germany.svg  Germany W 4–0 Guangdong Provincial Stadium, Guangzhou
1995 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Group stage5 JuneFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil L 0–1 Olympia Stadion, Helsingborg
7 JuneFlag of Germany.svg  Germany W 3–2
9 JuneFlag of Japan.svg  Japan W 2–0 Arosvallen, Västerås
Quarter-finals13 JuneFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China D 1–1 (4–3 ( p )) Olympia Stadion, Helsingborg
1999 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Group stage19 JuneFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China L 1–2 Spartan Stadium, San Jose
23 JuneFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia W 3–1 Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, Landover
26 JuneFlag of Ghana.svg  Ghana W 2–0 Soldier Field, Chicago
Quarter-finals30 JuneFlag of Norway.svg  Norway L 1–3 Spartan Stadium, San Jose
2003 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Group stage21 SeptemberFlag of the United States.svg  United States L 1–3 RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.
25 SeptemberFlag of North Korea.svg  North Korea W 1–0 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
28 SeptemberFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria W 3–0 Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus
Quarter-finals1 OctoberFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil W 2–1 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Semi-finals5 OctoberFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada W 2–1 PGE Park, Portland
Final 12 OctoberFlag of Germany.svg  Germany L 1–2 ( a.e.t. ) The Home Depot Center, Carson
2007 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PR Group stage11 SeptemberFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria D 1–1 Chengdu Sports Center, Chengdu
14 SeptemberFlag of the United States.svg  United States L 0–2
18 SeptemberFlag of North Korea.svg  North Korea W 2–1 Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium, Tianjin
2011 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Group stage28 JuneFlag of Colombia.svg  Colombia W 1–0 BayArena, Leverkusen
2 JulyFlag of North Korea.svg  North Korea W 1–0 Impuls Arena, Augsburg
6 JulyFlag of the United States.svg  United States W 2–1 Volkswagen-Arena, Wolfsburg
Quarter-finals10 JulyFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia W 3–1 Impuls Arena, Augsburg
Semi-finals13 JulyFlag of Japan.svg  Japan L 1–3 Commerzbank-Arena, Frankfurt
Third place play-off16 JulyFlag of France.svg  France W 2–1 Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Sinsheim
2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Group stage8 JuneFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria D 3–3 Winnipeg Stadium, Winnipeg
12 JuneFlag of the United States.svg  United States D 0–0
16 JuneFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia D 1–1 Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Round of 1620 JuneFlag of Germany.svg  Germany L 1–4 TD Place, Ottawa
2019 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg  France Group stage11 JuneFlag of Chile.svg  Chile W 2–0 Roazhon Park, Rennes
16 JuneFlag of Thailand.svg  Thailand W 5–1 Allianz Riviera, Nice
20 JuneFlag of the United States.svg  United States L 0–2 Stade Océane, Le Havre
Round of 1624 JuneFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada W 1–0 Parc des Princes, Paris
Quarter-finals29 JuneFlag of Germany.svg  Germany W 2–1 Roazhon Park, Rennes
Semi-finals3 JulyFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands L 0–1 ( a.e.t. ) Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu
Third place play-off6 JulyFlag of England.svg  England W 2–1 Allianz Riviera, Nice
2023 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia/Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Group stage23 JulyFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa W 2–1 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
29 JulyFlag of Italy.svg  Italy W 5–0
2 AugustFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina W 2–0 Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Round of 166 AugustFlag of the United States.svg  United States D 0–0 (5–4( p )) Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
Quarter-finals11 AugustFlag of Japan.svg  Japan W 2–1 Eden Park, Auckland
Semi-finals15 AugustFlag of Spain.svg  Spain L 1–2
Third place play-off19 AugustFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia W 2–0 Lang Park, Brisbane

Olympic Games

Sweden celebrate after the semi-final victory against Brazil at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Futebol feminino olimpico- Brasil e Suecia no Maracana (29033096025).jpg
Sweden celebrate after the semi-final victory against Brazil at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Summer Olympics recordQualification record
YearHostRoundPositionPldWD *LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1996 Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta Group stage6th310245421164
2000 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney 6th301214108202511
2004 Flag of Greece.svg Athens Fourth place4th520345129033711
2008 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing Quarter-final6th4202451310214213
2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London 7th4121751613215012
2016 Flag of Brazil.svg Rio de Janeiro Runners-up2nd6132481712414010
2020 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Runners-up 2nd65101445401104
2024 Flag of France.svg Paris Did not qualify6213810
2028 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles To be determinedTo be determined
2032 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane
TotalBest: Runners-up7/731127123836775811821065

UEFA Women's Euro

Sweden in the UEFA Women's Euro 2013. Svenska damlandslaget i fotboll 2013.jpg
Sweden in the UEFA Women's Euro 2013.
UEFA Women's Euro recordQualification record
YearHostRoundPositionPldWD *LGFGAPldWDLGFGAP/RRnk
1984 MultipleChampions1st4301646600261
1987 Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Runners-up2nd2101446501143
1989 Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Third place3rd2101336231114
1991 Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark Did not qualify6420133
1993 Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 6321184
1995 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Runners-up2nd3102986501252
1997 Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Semi-finals3rd4301626510262
2001 Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Runners-up2nd53027485212810
2005 Flag of England.svg  England Semi-finals3rd4121448611265
2009 Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Quarter-finals5th4211748800310
2013 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Semi-finals3rd5311133Qualified as hosts
2017 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Quarter-finals7th4112458701223
2022 Flag of England.svg  England Semi-finals4th5311968710402
2025 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Qualified10622264Steady3.svg [c] 9th
TotalBest: Champions12/14422261472479269149306439th

UEFA Women's Nations League

UEFA Women's Nations League record
League phaseFinals
SeasonLgGrpPosPldWDLGFGAP/RRnkYearPosPldWDLGFGA
2023–24 A 4 3rd84131810Steady3.svg*11th Flag of Europe.svg 2024 Did not qualify
2025 A 4 To be determined Flag of None.svg 2025 To be determined
Total8413181011thTotal
Green Arrow Up Darker.svgPromoted at end of season
Steady3.svgNo movement at end of season
Red Arrow Down.svgRelegated at end of season
*Participated in promotion/relegation play-offs

Algarve Cup

The Algarve Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's soccer hosted by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and is held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994.

YearResult
1994 Third place
1995 Champions
1996 Runners-up
1997 Third place
1998 Fourth place
1999 Sixth place
2000 Fourth place
2001 Champions
2002 Third place
2003 Fifth place
2004 Fifth place
2005 Fourth place
2006 Third place
2007 Third place
2008 Fifth place
2009 Champions
2010 Third place
2011 Fourth place
2012 Fourth place
2013 Fourth place
2014 Fourth place
2015 Fourth place
2016
2017 Seventh place
2018 Champions
2019 Fourth place
2020 Seventh place
2022 Champions

Head-to-head record

The following table shows Sweden's all-time international record from 1973.

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AgainstPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGD
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 220030+3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 159422814+14
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 220081+7
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 2200200+20
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 2200120+12
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 5500143+11
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 4400140+14
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 114251215−3
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2414554424+20
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 110020+2
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 2711973625+11
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 110010+1
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 220060+6
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 541082+6
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 110010+1
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 583212149354+39
Flag of England.svg  England 29151044926+23
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands 2200100+10
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 39326112517+108
Flag of France.svg  France 2312384328+15
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 2200190+19
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3182213553−18
Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 110020+2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 101000±0
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 8800442+42
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 1713225511+44
Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 110070+7
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2717645017+33
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 157353015+15
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 4400251+24
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 2200120+12
Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 110030+3
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 321041+3
Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova 220090+9
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2310673318+15
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 110020+2
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 422095+4
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 440051+4
Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland 220070+7
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 562113229091−1
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 8800313+28
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 121002398+31
Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland 10820282+26
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 4400220+22
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 7700171+16
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 7700192+17
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 220080+8
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg  Serbia and Montenegro 220091+8
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 8800301+29
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 431092+7
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 4310111+10
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 220060+6
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 147433917+23
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 161402479+38
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 110051+4
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 4301113+8
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 44813234473−29
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 3300121+11
Total5923541051321306536770

Honours

Intercontinental

Med 2.png Silver medalist: 2016, 2020
Med 2.png Runner-up: 2003
Med 3.png Third place: 1991, 2011, 2019, 2023

Continental

Med 1.png Champion: 1984
Med 2.png Runner-up: 1987, 1995, 2001
Med 3.png Third place: 1989 (not determined after 1993)

Regional

Med 1.png Champion: 1995, 2001, 2009, 2018, 2022
Med 2.png Runner-up: 1996
Med 3.png Third place: 1994, 1997, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2010
Med 1.png Champion: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Med 2.png Runner-up: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1982
Med 1.png Champion: 1990, 1992
Med 1.png Champion: 1987
Med 1.png Champion: 2003
Med 1.png Champion: 2021

See also

Notes

  1. Sweden have lost 10 matches with a difference of 4 goals. The match displayed here is the first one chronologically. The last one is a 4–0 loss against Australia, on 12 November 2022, as a friendly.
  2. According to her profile on the Swedish Football Association's website, Fischer's total number of caps is 188, [25] but this appears to be a mistake, as the number which was communicated after her retirement was 189. [26]
  3. From Euro 2025 onwards a new qualifying format was introduced, linked to the Women's Nations League where teams are divided into leagues with promotion/relegation between the leagues at the end of each cycle.

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Sporting positions
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Inaugural Champions
European Champions
1984 (First title)
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