Sweden - Romania

Friday 25 September 2026 marks the opening of the UEFA Nations League B Group 4 campaign as Sweden host Romania at Strawberry Arena. This match represents a fresh start for both nations, with the hosts looking to leverage home advantage to secure an early lead in the group. Sweden face significant personnel challenges, however, as Gustaf Lagerbielke, Isak Hien, Anthony Elanga, and Jacob Widell Zetterstroem are all sidelined through injury. Their expected XI features a potent attacking duo of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyoekeres, supported by a midfield trio of Yasin Ayari, Jesper Karlstroem, and Lucas Bergvall.

Romania arrive looking to build on their competitive history against the Swedes, having last met during the 2019 EURO qualification group stage. In those encounters, Sweden secured a 2-1 home victory before winning 2-0 away in Romania. The visitors are expected to field a side spearheaded by Valentin Mihaila, Daniel Birligea, and Dennis Man, with Radu Dragusin anchoring the defensive unit. With both teams eager to establish momentum in this opening round, the tactical battle between Sweden’s offensive pairing and Romania’s disciplined backline will likely dictate the outcome of this contest.