
Sweden in Crisis After Kosovo Humiliation – But Several Paths to 2026 World Cup Still Remain
Sweden’s World Cup dream is hanging by a thread. A disastrous 2–2 draw in Ljubljana against Slovenia was followed by a humiliating 0–2 defeat to Kosovo in Pristina. The path to direct qualification is slipping away fast – but thanks to the Nations League, there’s an extra back door to the 2026 World Cup. Defensive collapse, tactical chaos The truth is brutal: Sweden’s structure is broken. Under head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson’s tactical blueprint, the team pushes high and seeks to dominate posse