Sweden 2006 WORLD CUP Home kit XL

Condition: ★★★★★

A beautiful fanela in fantastic condition. It was manufactured by Umbro for the Swedish camapign in the 2006 World Cup. The size is XL.

In the 2006 FIFA World Cup, held in Germany, Sweden was part of Group B. Here’s a summary of their performance in that tournament:

1. Group Stage Matches:

   • June 10, 2006: Sweden 2-0 Trinidad and Tobago
     • Goals: Andreas Isaksson (penalty), Henrik Larsson
   • June 15, 2006: Sweden 1-1 Paraguay
     • Goal: Marcus Allbäck (Sweden)
   • June 20, 2006: Sweden 2-2 England
     • Goals: Freddie Ljungberg, Henrik Larsson (Sweden); Steven Gerrard, David Beckham (England)

   Sweden advanced to the Round of 16 as the runner-up of Group B with 5 points from 1 win and 2 draws.

2. Round of 16:

   • June 24, 2006: Sweden 0-2 Germany
     • Goals: Lukas Podolski (2)

   Sweden was eliminated from the tournament after this match.

In the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Sweden had several key players who were instrumental in their campaign. Some of the standout players included:

1. Henrik Larsson:

   • A veteran forward known for his exceptional skill and experience, Larsson was a key figure in Sweden’s attack. He scored a crucial goal against England in the group stage and was a consistent performer throughout the tournament.

2. Freddie Ljungberg:

   • A dynamic midfielder who added creativity and attacking flair to the Swedish side. Ljungberg scored in Sweden's 2-2 draw against England and was a crucial part of the team’s midfield.

3. Andreas Isaksson:

   • The goalkeeper for Sweden, Isaksson was important in keeping Sweden competitive. He made crucial saves and was particularly notable for his penalty save in the game against Trinidad and Tobago.

4. Olof Mellberg:

   • A solid central defender who was a key part of Sweden’s defense. Mellberg's strong defensive skills and leadership were important throughout the tournament.

5. Zlatan Ibrahimović:

   • Though not as prolific in scoring as in other seasons, Ibrahimović’s presence and talent were significant for Sweden. His skill and ability to create opportunities were crucial, even if he didn’t score during the World Cup.