Sweden's Men's Football Team Drops in World Ranking After Kosovo Loss

In a disappointing turn of events, the Swedish men's football team has seen its world ranking decline following a challenging start to their World Cup qualification campaign. After a shocking 0-2 defeat to Kosovo and a late equalizer in their subsequent 2-2 match against Slovenia, Sweden has fallen three places and is now positioned outside the top 30 in FIFA's world rankings. This significant drop was confirmed on September 18, 2025, as the team faces severely diminished chances of advancing in their qualifying group.

Norway has capitalized on Sweden's misfortunes, surpassing them in the rankings to achieve their best position in over a decade. Meanwhile, Switzerland leads the qualifying group with six points and has improved its ranking to 17th. "It's a hard blow for us, and we must regroup if we are to turn things around," a spokesperson for the Swedish Football Association commented.

Sweden's recent results have not only affected their rank but have also placed them at a notable disadvantage as they strive for success in the ongoing qualification process. The recent rankings highlight the urgency for the team to enhance their performance in future matches if they wish to reclaim their previous standing.