Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Professional football in the Nordic countries - statistics & facts
Football enjoys immense popularity in the Nordic countries, being one of the preferred sports alongside ice hockey. Sweden鈥檚 national soccer team was established as a dominant force in the region, having played nearly 1,110 matches by January 2025. This impressive record includes about 550 wins, 330 losses, and 230 draws, which significantly outpaces its regional rivals Denmark and Norway, who have played about 890 and 870 matches, respectively. Notably, Denmark has achieved almost half of its wins relative to the number of matches played.
