Sweden to face Switzerland in world championship quarterfinal

26 de maio de 2026

Tre Kronor secured a quarterfinal spot after beating Slovakia. Switzerland became the opponent after defeating Finland.

Sweden won 4–2 against Slovakia in the decisive group stage match in Fribourg. Goal scorers were Anton Frondell, Jakob Silfverberg, Ivar Stenberg and Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

Switzerland topped group A after a 4–2 win over Finland. Ken Jäger decided the game late.

The quarterfinal between Switzerland and Sweden starts at 20.20 on Thursday in Zürich. Head coach Sam Hallam highlighted the team's fighting spirit ahead of the match.

O que as pessoas estão dizendo

Initial reactions on X highlight Swiss disappointment at facing Sweden, their 'kryptonite' in the quarterfinals. Swedish users note a slim chance but express skepticism about advancing. Neutral updates confirm the matchup after Sweden's win over Slovakia.

It doesn't help... unfortunately it will be a big disappointment against our kryptonite Sweden. They will go in the final. Crazy, 7 wins, but you get exactly the opponent, you don't like at all.

— 99Double99 🐻 (@BuesserMartin) 26 de maio de 2026

Ausgerechnet Schweden: Im WM-Viertelfinal wartet der Angstgegner auf die Schweizer Nati. https://t.co/J4g5b6Dtu4

— 20 Minuten (@20min) 26 de maio de 2026

Tre kronor mot 🇨🇭 i kvartsfinal.

Hade vi mött Finland hade vi inte haft en chans. Mot Schweiz har vi åtminstone en liiiiten chans.

Och ärligt, förlust mot det här Schweiz laget kan jag leva med.

Det är deras tur att vinna nu.

— David Hedberg (@DavidHedberg6) 26 de maio de 2026

Sweden has a two-goal lead against Slovakia and USA has a three-goal lead against Austria. I think both countries will win. USA will face Canada in the quarterfinals. If Finland beats Switzerland tonight, Finland will have to play Sweden in the quarterfinals. 😱

— ヴェサ (@tsukironin) 26 de maio de 2026

Allt pekar mot att Tre Kronor blir 2a, 3a eller 4a i gruppen. Får möta troligtvis Finland, Schweiz eller USA i kvartsfinal. Har väldigt svårt att se detta svaga Tre Kronor ta sig förbi kvarten i detta VM.

— Rasmus Magnusson (@mangemagnusson) 15 de maio de 2026

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