Football, Food & the Midnight Sun: Sweden During the FIFA World Cup 2026

The Editors, 25.06.2026

Think the best place to experience the FIFA World Cup is one of the host nations? Think again. This summer, Sweden is emerging as one of Europe's most exciting destinations to enjoy the tournament—combining late-night football screenings with endless daylight, vibrant city life and Scandinavian hospitality.

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As the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds across the United States, Canada and Mexico, football fans travelling through Sweden can expect a uniquely Nordic match-day experience. Thanks to the time difference, many of the tournament's biggest fixtures kick off well after midnight. But instead of quiet streets, Sweden's cities come alive with buzzing sports bars, rooftop terraces, public screenings and packed fan zones that keep the atmosphere going until dawn.

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