Sweden have their backs against the wall as they host Group B leaders Switzerland on Friday for what is essentially a must-win match in World Cup qualifying.

It's been a nightmare of a start to the group stage of qualification for Jon Dahl Tomasson's side, who conceded a 90th minute equalizer to Slovenia in their opening match.

They followed that up with a shock 2-0 defeat to Kosovo. With just one point through the first two matches and already trailing a perfect Switzerland by five points, this is now desperation time for the hosts.

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Sweden will be leaning heavily on their talisman Viktor Gyökeres who has gotten off to a fine start to his Premier League venture with Arsenal. The target man has netted three goals in the first seven league matches of his debut campaign.

On the other side of the coin, Switzerland are firmly in the driver's seat of the group. They could go a long ways to clinching top spot and a berth at next summer's World Cup with three points away from home.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Sweden vs. Switzerland (World Cup qualifying)

  • When: Friday, October 10
  • Where: Strawberry Arena (Solna, Sweden)
  • Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Fubo (Watch LIVE), ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

This article originally appeared on Pro Soccer Wire: Sweden vs. Switzerland: How to watch 2026 World Cup qualifying, TV channel, live stream

Reporting by Rob Usry, Pro Soccer Wire / Pro Soccer Wire

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