Sweden is heading to the 2026 World Cup without winning a single match in qualifying. Yes, you read that correctly. Fortunately, topping its third-tiered group in the most recent UEFA Nations League presented potential resurrection via the playoffs, and Graham Potter’s suddenly emboldened side seized the opportunity with both hands. They may rank among the strangest World Cup qualifiers in recent memory, but few will care about its journey once the tournament rolls around in June. Competing at the esteemed competition for a 13th time, Sweden will aim to build on the unlikely source of momentum established in March. The Road to the World Cup Qualification record (including playoffs) : 2W-4L-2D Goals for / against (including playoffs): 10 / 15 Top scorer: Viktor Gyökeres (4) Assist leader: Benjamin Nygren (2) Sweden finished rock bottom of a qualifying group comprising Switzerland, Slovenia and Kosovo.…