Boos and insults as Sweden's World Cup hopes in tatters, as Celtic's Benjamin Nygren left powerless

Sweden's World Cup Hopes Dwindle

Sweden's chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup are fading, and Celtic's Benjamin Nygren is left powerless.

A World Cup without Sweden is a possible reality, leaving some Celtic players with a summer off. The 2026 edition will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

On Friday, Sweden suffered a 2-0 loss to Switzerland at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, with over 50,000 disappointed supporters in attendance.

There isn’t anything bigger than playing at a World Cup

This defeat is a significant blow to Sweden's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, putting players like Nygren at risk of missing out.

Author's summary: Sweden's World Cup hopes are in jeopardy.

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