Sweden's Women's Team at Full Strength Ahead of Nations League Bronze Match Against France

The Sweden women's national football team is set to face France in the Nations League bronze match at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France. Ahead of the match, head coach Tony Gustavsson announced that all players are available for selection, marking the third consecutive game with 100% player availability, a situation he described as uncommon. Gustavsson credited his medical and fitness staff for maintaining the squad's physical readiness.

This match comes after a tough 5-0 aggregate defeat to Spain in the semifinals, while France narrowly lost to Germany and drew in the second leg of their semifinal. Gustavsson is focused on rebuilding the team in preparation for major future tournaments including the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, emphasizing a generational shift partly due to the retirements of veteran players Linda Sembrant and Magdalena Eriksson.

To address recent absences, three debutants—19-year-old Bella Andersson, right-back Alice Bergström, and forward Beata Olsson—have been included in the squad, the latter called up following Rebecka Blomqvist's injury withdrawal. The coach faces decisions on potential lineup changes, continuing to balance between squad continuity and introducing new talent.

France will also be missing key players such as Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Selma Bacha due to injuries, adding further complexity to the encounter. Gustavsson’s remarks highlight his ambition to build a strong, competitive team while managing both the immediate challenge of the bronze match and the long-term development of Swedish women's football.