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On 5 June 2026, Sweden host Italy at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg in the UEFA Women's World Cup 2027 qualifiers - a fixture that could settle the final standings in League A, Group 1.

Match Info: Sweden vs Italy (women)

The match between Sweden and Italy (women) kicks off on 5 June 2026 at 18:00 BST at Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg, as part of the UEFA Women's European Qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Where to Watch Sweden vs Italy (women)?

Viewers in the United States can catch the match on CBS Sports Network on cable television, with Fubo TV providing an online streaming alternative. It is one of the most significant women's international qualifying fixtures of the June 2026 window.

Swedish fans can tune in via the public broadcaster SVT 2 or stream the match on SVT Play and discovery+. Italian supporters are covered by Rai 2 on traditional TV and Rai Play for free online viewing.

Across Latin America, Disney+ holds streaming rights in countries including Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. Caribbean nations are served by ESPNPlay Caribbean. Brazilian viewers can also watch on ESPN4. In Poland, the match airs on Polsat Sport 2 and Polsat Sport Extra 1 with online access via Polsat Box Go. Czech viewers have Nova Sport 6 and OnePlay, while Slovaks can stream via Voyo.

Sweden vs Italy (women) - Match Preview

Sweden go into this match second in their group on 7 points, one behind Denmark's 8, while Italy sit third on 5 points - a Sweden win secures second place and a better play-off seeding, while an Italian victory would reshape the group standings entirely.

The trio of Sweden, Italy, and Denmark were already inseparable in the UEFA Women's Nations League, separated by just 3 points across the pool stage - a sign that this qualifying group is among the most competitive in League A. The goal is clear: the group winner earns a direct berth at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, while lower-ranked teams take the play-off path.

Gamla Ullevi, a storied Gothenburg venue with a passionate crowd, figures to give Sweden an important home advantage. Italy, however, arrive with back-to-back victories and a track record of earning results away from home, making them anything but easy opponents on Swedish soil.

Head-to-Head: Sweden vs Italy (women)

Sweden and Italy have met in at least 3 official senior international encounters, with a remarkably balanced record: 1 Swedish win, 1 Italian win, and 1 draw - every meeting decided by a single goal or ending goalless, underlining a rivalry of tight margins and defensive tension.

The 3 most recent official meetings between the two sides:

• 13 November 2017 - World Cup Qualifying (second leg) - Italy 0:0 Sweden
• 10 November 2017 - World Cup Qualifying (first leg) - Sweden 1:0 Italy
• 17 June 2016 - UEFA Women's EURO (group stage) - Italy 1:0 Sweden

Sweden (women) - Recent Form

Sweden collected 7 points from 4 qualifying matches - 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss - and stand second in Group 1, with their last 5 results showing both attacking quality and defensive vulnerability.

The most recent results paint a mixed picture. On 4 June 2026, Sweden were held to a 2:2 draw by Greece - a result that followed a 1:3 home defeat to Norway on 1 June. Before those setbacks, Sweden had been in considerably better form: a 3:2 win over Poland on 31 March and a 3:1 away victory over Ukraine on 26 March demonstrated quality and resolve. The autumn 2025 draw with Slovenia (1:1) opened the campaign on a cautious note.

Sweden conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches, a record that Italy's coaching staff will have noted carefully ahead of Friday's game in Gothenburg.

Italy (women) - Recent Form

Italy recorded 5 points from 4 qualifying matches - 1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss - but enter this fixture on the back of consecutive victories, suggesting the team is finding its rhythm at the right moment in the campaign.

On 3 June 2026, Italy won 1:0 away in Luxembourg, adding to an earlier 2:0 home win over Northern Ireland on 26 March. The 1:1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on 31 March showed resilience on the road, though the 1:4 defeat to Norway in November 2025 remains the result that most exposed Italy's defensive fragility. A 2:0 away win in Moldova in autumn 2025 rounded off a mixed autumn window.

Italy have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches - a number that confirms their offensive capability when clicking. A performance in Gothenburg echoing the efficiency of their Luxembourg win would put them in a strong position for the group's final standings.

Facts and Statistics

4 notable statistics ahead of the Sweden vs Italy (women) qualifier:

• In 3 documented official meetings between these sides, only 2 goals were scored in total - a historically low-scoring rivalry between two sides that cancel each other out defensively.
• Each of the 3 recorded encounters was decided by a 1-goal margin or ended goalless, with no team ever winning by more than one goal.
• Sweden and Italy were drawn together in World Cup qualifying in 2017, when Sweden advanced over two legs with a 1:0 aggregate score.
• Italy have scored 6 goals in 5 recent matches, with their most productive performance in a 2:0 home win against Northern Ireland on 26 March 2026.