Sweden's World Cup Hopes Dwindle
Sweden's chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup are in jeopardy, leaving Celtic's Benjamin Nygren feeling powerless.
A World Cup without Sweden is a possible reality, which could mean a summer off for several Celtic players. As a professional player, there's no bigger stage than the World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.
Sweden's latest setback came on Friday evening, with a 2-0 loss to Switzerland at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, in front of over 50,000 unhappy supporters.
There isn’t anything bigger than playing at a World Cup
Celtic players, including Nygren, are at risk of not making their respective squads or, in Nygren's case, his nation not qualifying.
Author's summary: Sweden's World Cup hopes are fading.