Switzerland hosts Sweden in a”top vs bottom” clash in Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with the leaders aiming to move closer to North America while the visitors cling to faint play-off hopes
Switzerland vs Sweden – Group B preview for the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, where a win would push Switzerland significantly closer to securing their ticket.
While Switzerland look sharp and in full control of the group, Sweden are fighting for survival and need every remaining point to stay alive in the race for an intercontinental play-off spot.
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Match info
- Switzerland vs Sweden – FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Group B
- Kick-off: 02:45, 16 November 2025
- Venue: Stade de Genève (Geneva)
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Match Overview
In Group B, Switzerland hold a three-point advantage over Kosovo along with a superior goal difference. A win against Sweden would all but seal qualification. Sweden, meanwhile, must win both of their remaining matches and hope Kosovo drop points to keep even the smallest hope of a play-off spot alive.
For the first time in the history of the Swedish men’s national team, the FA (SvFF) were forced to sack their head coach mid-qualifying. The shocking defeat to Kosovo—bottom of the group—was the breaking point.
Traditionally, Sweden only changed coaches after major tournaments, usually when contracts expired or managers stepped down voluntarily. But Jon Dahl Tomasson became the first exception. His dismissal after the 0–1 loss to Kosovo was deemed urgent by the federation, as Sweden’s route to North America was collapsing rapidly. This came at a time when local fans had high hopes for a new generation of players. Sweden now sit bottom of Group B with just one point from four matches.
Sweden not only lost to direct rivals like Switzerland but also dropped points against the weakest teams in the group, Slovenia and Kosovo (FIFA rank 91). The home defeat to Kosovo all but ended their hopes of qualifying automatically—and so did Tomasson’s tenure.
Recent Form (last 5 matches)
Switzerland: W4, D1 – consistent, especially at home, and rarely concede early. They also beat Sweden 2–0 in Solna in their October meeting during FIFA Days.
Sweden: W1, D1, L3 – their last win came way back in June in a laboured 4–3 victory over Algeria. Since then, a string of draws and defeats has seen them drop to the bottom of Group B.
Head-to-Head Record
Although Sweden historically hold a slight advantage in past encounters, the balance of power right now leans heavily toward Switzerland in terms of form, momentum and squad stability.
Sweden still lead the head-to-head over the last five meetings, with three wins—but recent momentum belongs firmly to the Swiss.
Prediction
Switzerland are in rhythm, confident, and playing at home, making a slip-up unlikely. Sweden’s chances of reaching the World Cup already rely on other results, and entering this match without control of their own fate makes the task even tougher.
Predicted score: Switzerland 2–1 Sweden
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