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Sweden have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

Europe (UEFA) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first 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. Sweden were World Cup runners-up as hosts in 1958 and finished third in 1950 and 1994. They returned to the tournament in 2026 and reached the round of 32; Euro 1992 remains their best European Championship run, a semi-final on home soil.

Sweden at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultSweden were World Cup runners-up as hosts in 1958 and finished third in 1950 and 1994. They returned to the tournament in 2026 and reached the round of 32; Euro 1992 remains their best European Championship run, a semi-final on home soil.

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.

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The story behind the wait — and what is happening now.

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Frequently asked questions

Has Sweden ever won a major football trophy?

No. Sweden have never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Sweden were World Cup runners-up as hosts in 1958 and finished third in 1950 and 1994. They returned to the tournament in 2026 and reached the round of 32; Euro 1992 remains their best European Championship run, a semi-final on home soil.

What is Sweden's best-ever tournament result?

Sweden were World Cup runners-up as hosts in 1958 and finished third in 1950 and 1994. They returned to the tournament in 2026 and reached the round of 32; Euro 1992 remains their best European Championship run, a semi-final on home soil.

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.

Which confederation does Sweden compete in?

Sweden competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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