Sweden, though never a winner of the World Cup, has yet managed to give a tough challenge to strong teams.
Their 1958 performance remains to be the best when the team lost the final match to Brazil. Twice again the squad reached the semi-finals.
Of the 12 qualifying matches for the 2006 Cup, Sweden lost just two, both to Croatia. They secured 24 points, same as Croatia but owing to the two defeats, it lost out on the top slot.
But, was saved from being forced to appear in playoffs to qualify for the finals.
Even in the opening stages, the team brought England to settle with a draw. And once again the squad will try to top the group as they did in 2002.
With ace striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, an opponent's envy, playing with the squad, Sweden needs to tap the opportunity by delivering the best performance ever.
COMPLETE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Isaksson Andreas, Alvbage John, Shaaban Rami
Defenders: Nilsson Mikael, Mellberg Olof, Lucic Teddy, Edman Erik, Hansson Petter, Stenman Fredrik, Svensson Karl
Midfielders: Linderoth Tobias, Alezandersson Niclas, Svensson Anders, Ljungberg Freddie, Kallstrom Kim, Andersson Daniel, Wilhelmsson Christian
Forwards: Ibrahimovic Zlatan, Larsson Henrik, Elmander Johan, Jonson Mattias, Allback Marcus, Rosenberg