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Sweden

FIFA World Ranking (November 2001): 16th

2002 World Cup qualifying: Won UEFA "Group 4" (8-0-2; 20 GF, 3 GA)

2001 Overall Record: 13-1-3

World Cup final appearances: 10 - 1934 (8th), 1938 (4th), 1950 (3rd), 1958 (2nd), 1970 (9th) 1974 (5th), 1978 (13th), 1990 (21st), 1994 (3rd), 2002

Overall Record in WC: 14-15-9

Record vs. U.S.: 2-2-0; 6 GF, 5 GA

Most Recent Match vs. U.S.: U.S. 1, Sweden 0 in Orlando, Fla.; Jan. 24, 1998 (Moore)

Manager: Tommy Soderberg, Lars Lagerback (SWE)

Key Players: Henrik Larsson (F, Celtic), Magnus Hedman (GK, Coventry City)

Fast Facts: Were led in 2002 qualifying by Henrik Larsson's eight goals, which tied for third best in Europe.... Were undefeated in 10 qualifying matches with a plus-17 goal differential.... Missed out on the 1998 World Cup after a sparking third-place finish at USA '94.... In addition to their U.S. '94 performance, Sweden boasts a second-place finish in the 1958 finals (losing 5-2 at home to Brazil in the finals).