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.