Sweden's women's national team ended its World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2–2 draw against Italy at Gamla Ullevi. The side has never missed a World Cup but must now contest a playoff in the autumn for a place at the 2027 tournament in Brazil.
The match in Gothenburg ended 2–2 after Italy took a two-goal lead in the first half. Elisabetta Oliveiro scored the opener and Martina Piemonte added the second. Sweden improved after substitutions in the 57th minute. Hanna Lundkvist headed the first goal back and Fridolina Rolfö equalised shortly afterwards. Head coach Tony Gustavsson highlighted the team's character in the second half. Denmark won the group and advances directly to the World Cup while Sweden, Italy and Serbia enter the playoff. The playoff takes place in two rounds during the autumn. Sweden has never missed a World Cup but the qualifying outcome has raised concerns ahead of the coming tests.
