Belgium vs Sweden
head-to-head record
- Belgium wins
- 9
- Draws
- 3
- Sweden wins
- 5
17 meetings, 1908 to 2023Goals: Belgium 27, Sweden 31
Belgium and Sweden have met 17 times since 1908. Belgium have won 9, Sweden 5, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 16 October 2023, when the match ended 1–1 in Euro qualifying.
The 17 meetings have produced 58 goals, 3.41 per game. The biggest win is Sweden’s 8–1 in the Olympic Games in 1924. Belgium are unbeaten in the last six meetings (4 wins, 2 draws). They went 28 years without meeting, between 1961 and 1990.
Who has won more, Belgium or Sweden?
All matches17 matches
Competitive9 matches
Friendlies8 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Belgium 27, Sweden 313.41 per game
- First meeting
- Belgium 2–1 SwedenFriendly, 26 Oct 1908
- Most recent
- Belgium 1–1 SwedenEuro qualifying, 16 Oct 2023
- Belgium’s biggest win
- Belgium 5–1 SwedenFriendly, 17 Nov 1935
- Sweden’s biggest win
- Sweden 8–1 BelgiumOlympic Games, 29 May 1924
- Most goals in a meeting
- Sweden 8–1 BelgiumOlympic Games, 29 May 1924
- Current run
- Belgium unbeaten in 6
- Biggest upset
- Sweden 2–3 BelgiumWorld Cup qualifying, 28 May 1953Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 19%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Belgium 2022 (10th), Sweden 1832 (32nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Belgium1Sweden1
Euro qualifying
Brussels, Belgium
- Sweden0Belgium3
Euro qualifying
Stockholm, Sweden
- Sweden0Belgium1
European Championship
Nice, France (neutral)
- Sweden0Belgium2
Friendly
Solna, Sweden
- Belgium2Sweden1
European Championship
Brussels, Belgium
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Belgium win and drops with every Sweden win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Belgium's home games
9 matches
531
BelgiumDrawsSweden
In Sweden's home games
6 matches
303
BelgiumDrawsSweden
At neutral venues
2 matches
101
BelgiumDrawsSweden
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Belgium | Draws | Sweden | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14–15 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5–6 |
| European Championship | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4–1 |
| Olympic Games | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–8 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1920s | 3 | 19 | |
| 1930s | 3 | 14 | |
| 1950s | 2 | 7 | |
| 1960s | 2 | 4 | |
| 1990s | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 3 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 5 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Belgium | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 42000 to 2023 | 21960 to 1961 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 61990 to 2023 | 31960 to 1990 |
Top scorers in Belgium vs Sweden
- 1Romelu LukakuBelgium4(1 penalty)
- 2Rudolf KockSweden3
- 3Sven RydellSweden3
- 4Yngve BroddSweden3
Scorer records exist for 9 of the 17 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Belgium and Sweden played each other?
17 times, starting on 26 October 1908. 9 of those meetings were competitive and 8 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Belgium and Sweden?
Belgium, with 9 wins to 5. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Belgium vs Sweden?
Sweden’s 8–1 win in the Olympic Games on 29 May 1924 in Colombes.
When did Belgium and Sweden last play?
On 16 October 2023 in Brussels, when the match ended 1–1 in Euro qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Belgium and Sweden?
In 9 competitive matches, Belgium have 5 wins, Sweden have 3, and 1 ended level.
Every Belgium vs Sweden result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1–1 | Sweden | Euro qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Sweden | 0–3 | Belgium | Euro qualifying | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Sweden | 0–1 | Belgium | European Championship | Nice, France (neutral) | |
| Sweden | 0–2 | Belgium | Friendly | Solna, Sweden | |
| Belgium | 2–1 | Sweden | European Championship | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Belgium | 0–0 | Sweden | Friendly | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Belgium | 0–2 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Sweden | 2–0 | Belgium | World Cup qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Belgium | 2–0 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Sweden | 2–3 | Belgium | World Cup qualifying | Solna, Sweden | |
| Belgium | 5–1 | Sweden | Friendly | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Sweden | 3–1 | Belgium | Friendly | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Belgium | 2–2 | Sweden | Friendly | Liège, Belgium | |
| Sweden | 7–0 | Belgium | Friendly | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Belgium | 2–1 | Sweden | Friendly | Forest, Belgium | |
| Sweden | 8–1 | Belgium | Olympic Games | Colombes, France (neutral) | |
| Belgium | 2–1 | Sweden | Friendly | Brussels, Belgium |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.