When did Sweden play its first international football match?
Sweden played its first international football match on the 12th of July 1908 against Norway at Idrottsplatsen in Gothenburg. The Swedish team won that game by an 11, 3 scoreline.
Questions about Sweden men's national football team
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What was Sweden's best result in any World Cup tournament?
The silver medal from the 1958 FIFA World Cup remains Sweden's best result in any World Cup tournament. Brazil defeated Sweden 5, 2 in the final held at Råsunda Stadium with approximately 52,000 spectators watching.
Who is the all-time leading scorer for the Sweden men's national football team?
Zlatan Ibrahimović became Sweden's all-time leading scorer with 62 goals across 122 appearances between 2001 and 2023. He set the record for oldest player at 41 years, five months, and 21 days during a match against Belgium on the 24th of March 2023.
Which stadium hosted eight games during the 1958 FIFA World Cup including the final?
Råsunda Fotbollsstadion opened on the 18th of September 1910 and expanded to hold 40,000 people by 1937 before hosting eight games during the 1958 FIFA World Cup. Friends Arena in Solna replaced Råsunda after its demolition and opened on the 14th of November 2012.
When did Jon Dahl Tomasson take over as manager of the Sweden men's national football team?
Jon Dahl Tomasson took over as manager starting the 1st of March 2024 following Janne Andersson's resignation. He led Sweden to victory in Group 1 of the 2024, 25 UEFA Nations League C before being sacked on the 14th of October 2025.