Sweden football shirt 2002

When the referee blew the whistle in Niigata on June 12, 2002, Sweden had just won their World Cup group ahead of both England and Argentina. It was another chapter in Swedish national team history, where the blue and yellow once again showed that they could compete with the best in the world.

Facts:

• Country: Sweden
• Brand: Adidas
• Year: 2002
• Size: Large
• Condition: Good condition

FOOTBALL MEMORIES

The summer of 2002, Swedish football once again became a talking point across Europe. At the World Cup in South Korea and Japan, Sweden went undefeated through the group stage ahead of England, Argentina, and Nigeria – a feat few had predicted.

The team was packed with stars. Henrik Larsson returned after his serious injury, Fredrik Ljungberg scored the winning goal against Paraguay, and the young Zlatan Ibrahimović got his first World Cup minutes. Together with Olof Mellberg, Anders Svensson, and Andreas Jakobsson, they created one of Sweden's strongest national teams in the early 2000s.

Adidas gave the jersey a simple and functional look with the classic three blue stripes on the shoulders and the prominent ClimaLite mesh panels along the sides. The design is easily recognizable among collectors today and stands as a good example of Adidas' World Cup jerseys from that period.

The round of 16 match against Senegal ended in a bitter defeat after a golden goal, but the tournament is still remembered as one of Sweden's best World Cup performances in modern times. This football jersey brings back memories of a Swedish national team that, with organization, hard work, and strong personalities, could challenge even the biggest nations.