After 12 years in the wilderness, Sweden returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1958. Orvar Bergmark was the man tasked with guiding them back.
Sweden found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Sweden experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a narrow 0-1 loss to Italy, a 1-1 draw with Israel, and a hard-fought 1-0 win against Uruguay. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Sweden's campaign ended at the the opening round.
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Eliminated in the group stage.
Tom Turesson led Sweden's attack with 1 goal at the 1970 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Grahn, both with 1.
The tactical mind behind Sweden's 1970 campaign. Leading Sweden at his first World Cup 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss under Bergmark.
Bergmark's team employs a flexible, defensive-minded approach that proves effective against weaker opponents but leaves them vulnerable to more potent attacks. Sweden's compact formation and intelligent counterplay allow for fleeting moments of brilliance.
