What happened?

Sweden's 2026 World Cup journey is over after the French team defeated Graham Potter's national team. The national team panel, consisting of Emil Annetorp, Felix Eriksson, Per Malmqvist Stolt, and Maximilian Damm, discusses the elimination the day after the French performance at MetLife Stadium.

How does it feel after the elimination?

– It feels empty and sour, but still okay, the loss was expected! It will take a few days to process the loss, but I believe in a bright future for the team, says Emil Annetorp.

What's next?

Sweden awaits matches in the Nations League this fall before the Euro qualifiers begin in March 2027. The national team panel is optimistic despite the elimination and believes in a bright future for the team.

DateMatchResult
2025-06-10Sweden - Algeria4-3

What does the future look like?

The national team panel believes in a bright future for Sweden. – I believe in a bright future for the team, says Emil Annetorp. Potter is staying, many players are staying. This will become more cohesive and can be an exciting Euro summer in England in two years.

Sweden has a recent form of 4W-0D-1L, with a 4-match winning streak. It looks promising for the team in the future.