Sweden Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship Title

Sweden's story so far

Sweden are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Best result: World Cup runner-up as hosts in 1958, plus 3rd-place finishes in 1950 and 1994.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Sweden would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Sweden ever won a major football trophy?

No. Sweden has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Best result: World Cup runner-up as hosts in 1958, plus 3rd-place finishes in 1950 and 1994.

What is Sweden's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: World Cup runner-up as hosts in 1958, plus 3rd-place finishes in 1950 and 1994.

Which trophies could Sweden still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Sweden.

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