Sweden's World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy
Sweden's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup are dwindling, leaving Celtic's Benjamin Nygren and other players potentially without a role in the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is the biggest stage in football, and many professional players, including those from Celtic, risk missing out on the final squads or, in Nygren's case, their nation not qualifying at all.
A recent match between Sweden and Switzerland at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm ended in a 2-0 defeat for Sweden, disappointing the over 50,000 supporters in attendance.
There isn’t anything bigger than playing at a World Cup
This loss is another blow to Sweden's hopes of reaching the World Cup, despite having talented players in their lineup.
Author's summary: Sweden's World Cup hopes are fading.