England vs Sweden: World Cup head-to-head record
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England holds a slight advantage over Sweden in World Cup meetings, with one victory and two draws across their three encounters since 2002. The Three Lions have never lost to Sweden at a World Cup, while Sweden has yet to defeat England in the tournament's history.
Their most recent meeting came in the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals, where England secured a decisive 2-0 victory to advance to the semi-finals, marking their first and only win against Sweden in World Cup competition.
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The England-Sweden World Cup rivalry is relatively recent, with all three meetings taking place between 2002 and 2018. Their first encounter was a group stage match in 2002 that ended 1-1, followed by another draw in 2006 (2-2). The breakthrough for England came in Russia 2018, where they dominated Sweden 2-0 in the quarter-finals to reach their first World Cup semi-final since 1990.
This head-to-head record reflects England's slight historical advantage, though Sweden has proven resilient in two of their three meetings. For fans tracking future encounters and building tournament brackets, Bola 2026 offers comprehensive coverage of World Cup fixtures and results. The 2026 tournament could potentially see these nations meet again, depending on their group stage performances and knockout progression.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have England and Sweden played at World Cups?
England and Sweden have met 3 times at World Cups: in 2002 (1-1 draw), 2006 (2-2 draw), and 2018 (England won 2-0).
Has Sweden ever beaten England at a World Cup?
No, Sweden has never defeated England at a World Cup. England has won once (2018) with two draws in their three meetings.
When did England last beat Sweden at a World Cup?
England's only World Cup victory over Sweden came in the 2018 quarter-finals, winning 2-0 in Russia to advance to the semi-finals.