Sweden's 2026 World Cup Matches Spark Vibrant Public Celebrations Across Major Cities

Following Sweden's impressive 5-1 victory against Tunisia in their opening 2026 World Cup match, public enthusiasm is building for the upcoming games. At the sportbar Desperados in Upplands Väsby, around 80 people gathered early to watch the match, where bartender Johnny Hässelbäck prepared over 200 pancakes instead of serving beer, creating a lively and family-friendly atmosphere. Delägare Christian Cederferm expressed satisfaction with focusing on breakfast over alcohol and looks forward to the next match, noting it takes place at a more convenient time on Midsummer Day.

Looking ahead, Sweden will play their second match against the Netherlands on June 20 at 19:00 and face Japan on June 26 at 01:00. To support fan engagement, several public viewing spots across Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö are hosting live broadcasts on big screens. In Stockholm, key locations include Stockholms stadion, Pilparken in Tensta, Kvarnbacka bollplan in Kista, Bredängsparken, and Norra Bantorget. Stockholm also offers numerous restaurants and pubs like Crib By Retro, The Flying Horse, and O'Learys, which provide match screenings.

In Gothenburg, venues such as O'Learys Avenyn and Pustervik Kulturhus are broadcasting all matches, while Malmö features spots like Vagabond and Fagans. Fans are advised to confirm match broadcasts with each venue, as schedules may change. These public viewing events highlight the social and cultural excitement surrounding Sweden's World Cup journey, bringing together diverse groups of supporters throughout the country.