Sweden in semi-final – chase first final spot since 2015

Sweden are into the F19-EM semi-final against Spain after two wins and a loss in the group stage. Kick-off is at 16:00 in Zenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina, with the match live on Viaplay. The Blågult are chasing their first final spot in the tournament since 2015.

The group stage ended with six points for Sweden after wins over Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The 1-2 loss to Germany in the final group game still secured second place. Spain, who topped their group with seven points, arrive with four straight EM titles and six finals in the last seven editions.

What happened in the group stage?

Sweden started strongly with 2-1 vs Poland and 1-0 vs hosts Bosnia-Herzegovina. The 1-2 loss to Germany meant second place on goal difference. Spain went unbeaten through the group with draws vs Switzerland (2-2), a 4-0 win vs Iceland and a 2-1 win vs Austria.

All 20 players in the Swedish squad have now featured in the tournament. Saga Andersson started in goal in the must-win clash vs Germany, ensuring every player got minutes.

Historic meetings vs Spain

Sweden have won two of four prior F19-EM meetings vs Spain. Both golds came in finals – 2012’s 1-0 after extra time (Malin Diaz scored the winner) and 2015’s 3-1 (two goals by Stina Blackstenius, one by Filippa Angeldahl).

The last meeting in 2022 ended in a 0-1 semi-final loss. Spain have dominated the tournament in recent years with four straight titles since 2023 and seven overall since 2004.

What does the semi-final mean for Sweden?

A win vs Spain would give Sweden a shot at their fifth F19-EM title. The team has previously won two F19 titles (2012, 2015) and one F18 title (1999). The last final appearance was in 2015 – now the aim is to go one step further.

Sweden have conceded just one goal in the group stage, showing defensive solidity. The goal now is to reach the final and extend the positive run.

How to watch the match

The semi-final vs Spain airs live on Viaplay at 16:00 on July 21, 2026. For more on the team, watch their next fixture vs Romania on September 25, 2026 at home.

Sweden’s recent form over five matches reads 0W-1D-4L (LLDLL, most recent first). Their last result was a 0-3 loss to France on June 30, 2026.