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 Magdalena Eriksson, Kosovare Asllani
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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FIFA ranking
Current 6 Decrease2.svg 1 (15 March 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)

Flag of England.svg  England 4–0 Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg
(Sheffield, England; 26 July 2022)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 4–0 Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg

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Contents

Melbourne, Australia; 12 November 2022)
World Cup
Appearances9 (first in 1991 )
Best resultRunners-up (2003)
European Championship
Appearances11 (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.

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 Swedish 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]

Team image

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 two largest home attendances for the women's team are at the national arena for the men's team, Friends Arena in Solna, see Home attendance records below. One of the three home games of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying is scheduled at Friends Arena. [12]

Home attendance records

As of 22 March 2024. [13]

DateOpponentResult
F–A
VenueAttendanceCompetition
Gold medal icon.svg28 June 2022Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 3–1 Friends Arena, Solna 33,218 Friendly
Silver medal icon.svg6 April 2019Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–225,882
Bronze medal icon.svg8 May 2002Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 4–0 Råsunda Stadium, Solna 20,302 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
424 July 2013Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 0–1 Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg 16,608 UEFA Women's Euro 2013
513 July 2013Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 5–016,414

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  Lose  Postponed or void  Fixture

2023

7 April Friendly Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg0–1Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark Malmö, Sweden
SvFF
  • Larsen Soccerball shade.svg90+3'
Stadium: Eleda Stadion
Attendance: 8,334
Referee: Riem Hussein (Germany)
11 April Friendly Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg3–3Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Gothenburg, Sweden
SvFF
Stadium: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 10,472
Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (Finland)
17 JulyUnofficial Sweden XI  Flag of Sweden.svg5–1Flag of the Philippines.svg  The Philippines XI Wellington, New Zealand
Report Stadium: NZ Campus of Innovation & Sport
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
23 July FIFA WC Group Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg2–1Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Wellington, New Zealand
17:00 UTC+12
Report
Stadium: Wellington Regional Stadium
Attendance: 18,317
Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva (United States)
29 July FIFA WC Group Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg5–0Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Wellington, New Zealand
Report Stadium: Wellington Regional Stadium
Attendance: 29,143
Referee: Cheryl Foster (Wales)
2 August FIFA WC Group Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg0–2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Hamilton, New Zealand
Report Stadium: Waikato Stadium
Attendance: 17,907
Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)
11 August 2023 FIFA World Cup QF Japan  Flag of Japan.svg1–2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Auckland, New Zealand
19:30  UTC+12
Report
Stadium: Eden Park
Attendance: 43,217
Referee: Esther Staubli (Switzerland)
15 August 2023 FIFA World Cup SF Spain  Flag of Spain.svg2–1Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Auckland, New Zealand
20:00  UTC+12 Report Stadium: Eden Park
Attendance: 43,217
Referee: Edina Alves Batista (Brazil)
19 August 2023 FIFA World Cup 3rd place match Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg2–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Brisbane, Australia
18:00  UTC+10
Report Stadium: Lang Park
Attendance: 49,461
Referee: Cheryl Foster (Wales)
22 September 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg2–3Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Gothenburg, Sweden
18:30  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 16,114
Referee: Rebecca Welch (England)
27 October 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg1–0Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Gothenburg, Sweden
18:30  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 13,123
Referee: Riem Hussein (Germany)
31 October 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg1–1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Malmö, Sweden
18:30  UTC+1
Report Stadium: Eleda Stadion
Attendance: 11,376
Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (France)

2024

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
Report Stadium: Tele2 Arena
Attendance: 11,463 [14]
Referee: Silvia Gasperotti (Italy)
Note: Sweden won 10–0 on aggregate, and therefore both teams remained in their respective leagues.
9 April Euro 2025 qualifying Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svgvFlag of France.svg  France Gothenburg, Sweden
19:00 CEST (UTC+02:00)Stadium: Gamla Ullevi
16 July Euro 2025 qualifying Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svgvFlag of England.svg  England Sweden

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 22 March 2024. [15]
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. [16]

Players

Current squad

On 27 March 2024, manager Peter Gerhardsson announced the following squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying games against England and France on 5 and 9 April 2024. [17] On 1 April, Nathalie Björn withdrew from the squad due to injury. [18] On 4 April, Gerhardsson named Magdalena Eriksson and Kosovare Asllani as captains. [19]

Caps and goals correct as of the match on 28 February 2024 against Bosnia and Herzegovina  Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Zećira Mušović (1996-05-26) 26 May 1996 (age 27)200 Flag of England.svg Chelsea
121 GK Jennifer Falk (1993-04-26) 26 April 1993 (age 30)210 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken
211 GK Tove Enblom (1994-11-20) 20 November 1994 (age 29)00 Flag of Norway.svg Vålerenga Fotball

22 DF Jonna Andersson (1993-01-02) 2 January 1993 (age 31)933 Flag of Sweden.svg Hammarby IF
52 DF Amanda Nildén (1998-08-07) 7 August 1998 (age 25)80 Flag of England.svg Tottenham Hotspur
62 DF Magdalena Eriksson (Captain) (1993-09-08) 8 September 1993 (age 30)10712 Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich
32 DF Linda Sembrant (1987-05-15) 15 May 1987 (age 36)14618 Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich
222 DF Josefine Rybrink (1998-01-19) 19 January 1998 (age 26)60 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken
132 DF Emma Kullberg (1991-09-25) 25 September 1991 (age 32)130 Flag of England.svg Brighton & Hove Albion
42 DF Hanna Lundkvist (2002-07-17) 17 July 2002 (age 21)90 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave
2 DF Stina Lennartsson (1997-04-04) 4 April 1997 (age 27)20 Flag of Sweden.svg Hammarby IF

233 MF Elin Rubensson (1993-05-11) 11 May 1993 (age 30)874 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash
163 MF Filippa Angeldahl (1997-07-14) 14 July 1997 (age 26)5414 Flag of England.svg Manchester City
203 MF Hanna Bennison (2002-10-16) 16 October 2002 (age 21)421 Flag of England.svg Everton
153 MF Julia Zigiotti Olme (1997-12-24) 24 December 1997 (age 26)281 Flag of England.svg Brighton & Hove Albion
93 MF Kosovare Asllani (Captain) (1989-07-29) 29 July 1989 (age 34)18346 Flag of Italy.svg AC Milan
143 MF Rosa Kafaji (2003-07-05) 5 July 2003 (age 20)41 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken

184 FW Fridolina Rolfö (1993-11-24) 24 November 1993 (age 30)8328 Flag of Spain.svg Barcelona
74 FW Madelen Janogy (1995-11-12) 12 November 1995 (age 28)4410 Flag of Italy.svg Fiorentina
114 FW Stina Blackstenius (1996-02-05) 5 February 1996 (age 28)10531 Flag of England.svg Arsenal
174 FW Anna Anvegård (1997-05-10) 10 May 1997 (age 26)3110 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken
194 FW Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (1997-02-12) 12 February 1997 (age 27)403 Flag of England.svg Chelsea
104 FW Sofia Jakobsson (1990-04-23) 23 April 1990 (age 33)15223 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Wave
84 FW Matilda Vinberg (2003-03-16) 16 March 2003 (age 21)61 Flag of England.svg Tottenham Hotspur

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 26)00 Flag of Spain.svg Levante UD v. Flag of Spain.svg  Spain, 5 December 2023

DF Anna Sandberg (2003-05-23) 23 May 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken v. Flag of Spain.svg  Spain, 5 December 2023
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 Nathalie Björn INJ (1997-05-04) 4 May 1997 (age 26)636 Flag of England.svg Chelsea v. Flag of England.svg  England, 5 April 2024
DF Emma Östlund (2000-07-28) 28 July 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Sweden.svg Linköping FC v. Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina, 28 February 2024

MF Caroline Seger RET (1985-03-19) 19 March 1985 (age 39)24032 Flag of Sweden.svg FC Rosengård v. Flag of Spain.svg  Spain, 5 December 2023

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
FW Lina Hurtig INJ (1995-09-05) 5 September 1995 (age 28)7021 Flag of England.svg Arsenal v. Flag of Spain.svg  Spain, 5 December 2023
FW Pauline Hammarlund (1994-05-07) 7 May 1994 (age 29)228 Fiorentina v. Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina, 28 February 2024
FW Rebecka Blomqvist (1997-07-24) 24 July 1997 (age 26)287 Flag of Germany.svg VfL Wolfsburg 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
FW Monica Jusu Bah (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 (age 20)10 Flag of Sweden.svg BK Häcken v. Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina, 28 February 2024

Notes:

  • INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to injury
  • POS Match was postponed
  • PRE Preliminary squad
  • RET Retired from the national team
  • WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue

Previous squads

Player records

As of 4 November 2023 [20]
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 Quarter-finals6th4202766600185
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 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 Group stage6th301214108202511
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 Quarter-final7th4121751613215012
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 *LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
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 To be determinedTo be determined
TotalBest: Champions12/1442226147247826312728039

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.

[26]

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 220040+4
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 2715844825+23
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands 2200100+10
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 39326112517+108
Flag of France.svg  France 2112364225+17
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 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 8620242+22
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 4400220+22
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 7700171+16
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 7700192+17
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 137423612+24
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 151401478+39
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

See also

Notes

  1. According to her profile on the Swedish Football Association's website, Fischer's total number of caps is 188, [21] but this appears to be a mistake, as the number which was communicated after her retirement was 189. [22]

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Inaugural Champions
European Champions
1984 (First title)
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