Sweden's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup are fading, with Celtic's Benjamin Nygren potentially facing a summer off. The World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is the pinnacle of a professional player's career.
A crowd of over 50,000 at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm witnessed Sweden's 2-0 loss to Switzerland, dealing a significant blow to their qualification hopes. The defeat has left Swedish players, including Nygren, uncertain about their World Cup prospects.
There isn’t anything bigger than playing at a World Cup
The loss has sparked disappointment and frustration among Swedish fans, with boos and insults directed at the team. With several Celtic players at risk of missing out on the World Cup, the future looks uncertain for Sweden's national team.
Author's summary: Sweden's World Cup hopes are dwindling after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland.