Sweden face Slovenia with World Cup qualification at stake

Sweden face Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier that could shape their path to the 2026 tournament (1). The match arrives with Sweden's knockout hopes under real scrutiny after a group-stage campaign that forced them through as a third-placed side. Slovenia's own qualification situation has been described as dramatic, with their campaign hanging in the balance heading into this fixture (1). For Sweden, the equation is simple: a result here keeps the door open.