Host Nation

Sweden

Stockholm · Constitutional monarchy

1WC editions
6host cities
7.4M (1958)population

From Wikipedia

Sweden

Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi) and with a population of 10.6 million, Sweden is the largest and most populous Nordic country, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. The population density is 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi), and 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas, mostly in the southern and central portions of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.

Hosting record

Final WC held by a Nordic country until 2026 OFC ties USA-MEX-CAN broaden the field.

Editions hosted
Firsts
  • First WC where all home nations played in qualifying