Wales v Sweden

sweden

Sweden has made twelve appearances at the FIFA World Cup and were runners-up at 1958 tournament, which they hosted.

They have also made seven appearances at the UEFA European Championships, the first of which was in 1992 when they hosted the tournament.

History

The Svenska Fotbollförbundet (SvFF) were formed in 1904 and were one of the eight founding members of FIFA in the same year.

Sweden's first international match was an 11-3 win over Norway in Gothenburg on 12 July 1908.


Wales record v Sweden

Wales' first meeting with Sweden came at the 1958 FIFA World Cup. The goaless draw ensured Sweden topped the group and secured Wales a play-off with Hungary for a place in the quarter finals.

Head to Head

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Match details

no.datescorescorers (wales)venue 
22715/06/1958Sweden 0-0 Wales Råsunda Fotbollstadion, StockholmWC
41127/04/1988Sweden 4-1 WalesHodgesRåsunda, Solna, StockholmFr
41726/04/1989Wales 0-2 Sweden Racecourse Ground, WrexhamFr
42325/04/1990Sweden 4-2 WalesSaunders (2)RĂ¥sunda Fotbollstadion, StockholmFr
45320/04/1994Wales 0-2 Sweden Racecourse Ground, WrexhamFr
57703/03/2010Wales 0-1 Sweden Liberty Stadium, SwanseaFr
62405/06/2016Sweden 3-0 Wales Friends Arena, StockholmFr

Sweden Honours

FIFA World Cup runners-up (1): 1958

FIFA World Cup third place (2): 1950, 1994


Welsh players to have made their debut against Sweden

Only one Welsh players has made their international debut against Sweden.