Sweden Faces Greece in Final World Cup Warm-Up Match Amid Lineup Changes

On June 4, 2026, Sweden's national football team played their final preparatory match against Greece at Strawberry Arena in Solna, Stockholm, ahead of the FIFA World Cup starting June 11. This match, highly anticipated by fans with 36,000 tickets sold and broadcast on Viaplay Sport, follows Sweden's recent 1-3 defeat to Norway.

Head coach Graham Potter introduced several changes to the starting lineup, including goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt and new players such as Alexander Bernhardsson and Gustaf Lagerbielke. A significant absence was team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, who sustained a training injury and was rested to avoid risks before the World Cup. Potter noted that Lindelöf is expected to return to training within a few days.

Prominent players like Alexander Isak and Sebastian Nanasi were set to participate, helping Sweden finalize their World Cup preparations. Defender Viktor Nilsson Lindelöf expressed the team's readiness and determination to showcase their capabilities to the Swedish public ahead of the tournament, with Sweden opening their World Cup campaign against Tunisia on June 15.

The match began at 19:00 local time and served as a crucial opportunity for the Swedish squad under captain Herman Johansson to rebound from their loss to Norway and sharpen their strategy against Greece. The matchup not only offered tactical insights but also fostered team cohesion and confidence as Sweden aims for a strong World Cup performance.