According to Swedish media Svt Sports, regardless of the results of the remaining World Cup qualifying matches, Sweden is determined to participate in the World Cup qualifying play-offs in March next year. Their performance in the UEFA Nations League C League has helped a lot.

In the World Cup qualifying group stage, Sweden only scored 1 point in the first four rounds. The chance of directly qualifying for the World Cup is slim, and the second position in the group also seems out of reach. However, ahead of Saturday's away game against Switzerland, Sweden's players can take some solace as they have secured their place in the World Cup qualifying play-offs next March.

In Group L, the Czech Republic originally had a chance to qualify for the play-offs, but Croatia's 3-1 home victory over the Faroe Islands not only ensured its first place in the group and qualification for next year's World Cup, but also allowed the Czech Republic to secure second place in the group. The seven higher-ranked Nations League group winners will therefore advance without taking advantage of the play-off qualifications.