Sweden and Algeria Clash in Friendly Match Ahead of Qualifiers

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Two national teams prepare to sharpen their skills as Sweden hosts Algeria for an international friendly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The match will take place at the Friends Arena in Stockholm starting at 6 p.m. local time.

This friendly marks the second meeting between the two teams, with Sweden previously securing a 2-0 victory during their last encounter in 2022.

Sweden has seen a resurgence in form after a challenging previous summer, entering this match following a solid 2-0 win over Hungary last Friday. Coach Alexander Isak’s squad has recorded seven victories in their last nine matches, with only one loss and one draw during that stretch.

The Blue and Yellow finished their UEFA Nations League campaign on a high note, topping Group C with five wins and a draw, which has propelled them to a higher tier in the tournament.

Facing a World Cup qualifier against Slovakia this September, this matchup serves as crucial preparation to refine their tactics and boost team confidence.

On the other side, Algeria is already in the thick of their own World Cup qualifying journey for the 2026 tournament. The Greens lead Group B with five wins out of six matches and are three points clear of Mozambique.

Algeria aims to maintain their unbeaten streak of 12 matches across all competitions after performing well in their recent friendly by defeating Tanzania 2-0.

Sweden will be without star players Isak and Viktor Gyökeres due to injuries, but newcomers like Alexander Nygren will step up, hoping to replicate their teammate’s success.

Algeria is also on the lookout for strategic adjustments as full-back Rayan Aït Nouri is absent for a medical ahead of a transfer, while key players are set to start in attempts to extend their winning streak.

As both teams prepare for tight contests ahead, spectators can expect a competitive match as they aim to build momentum before official qualifiers.