Midfielder Sofia Jakobsson and Defender Hanna Lundkvist have been selected to join the Sweden Women’s National Team for the 2024 Women’s European Qualifiers, playing in Group A3 alongside England, France, and the Republic of Ireland. The matches will begin on April 5, with Sweden facing England at Wembley Stadium, followed by a match against France on April 9 in Gothenburg. Jakobsson, who joined the San Diego Wave FC in 2022, has made 38 appearances for the club, while Lundkvist recently joined the Wave in February.

By the Numbers
  • Sofia Jakobsson has earned 144 caps and participated in four World Cups and three Olympics for Sweden.
  • Sweden will compete in Group A3 alongside England, France, and the Republic of Ireland.
  • The European Qualifiers consist of a league stage and final tournament play-offs, with teams competing in groups of four or three teams over six matchdays.
State of Play
  • Sweden's first match is against England at Wembley Stadium on April 5, followed by a match against France on April 9 in Gothenburg.
  • The European Qualifiers determine the teams that qualify directly for the final tournament and the starting league position for the next cycle.
Bottom Line

Sofia Jakobsson and Hanna Lundkvist have been named to the Sweden Women’s National Team for the 2024 Women’s European Qualifiers, with high expectations as they compete in Group A3 alongside top teams like England and France. The success of the European Qualifiers will have a significant impact on the teams' future league positions and qualification for major tournaments, underscoring the importance of their performance in the upcoming matches.