Sweden's World Cup Hopes Dwindling
Sweden's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup are fading, leaving Celtic's Benjamin Nygren and other players potentially without a spot 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 players, including those from Celtic, risk missing out on the final cut for their respective squads.
On Friday, Sweden suffered a 2-0 loss to Switzerland at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, in front of over 50,000 disappointed supporters.
There isn’t anything bigger than playing at a World Cup
This defeat is another blow to Sweden's hopes of reaching the World Cup, and players like Benjamin Nygren may be facing a summer off.
Author's summary: Sweden's World Cup hopes are dwindling after a loss to Switzerland.