Albania

Sweden will be looking to bounce back from a heavy 5-2 defeat against Portugal when they host Albania in an international friendly at the Friends Arena on Monday. The Blågult conceded five goals for the first time since 2013 in that loss, despite consolation strikes from in-form striker Viktor Gyökeres and substitute Gustaf Nilsson in the second half. Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side had been in good form heading into that match, winning four of their last six games including a 5-0 thrashing of Azerbaijan in their final Euro 2024 qualifier to book their place at next year’s tournament.

As the summer’s major tournaments loom on the horizon, two nations with contrasting aspirations will cross paths in Parma, Italy this Friday. Albania, riding high after topping their Euro 2024 qualifying group, take on a Chile side desperate to rediscover their form ahead of the prestigious Copa America. For the Albanians, this friendly presents an opportunity to gauge their progress against higher-ranked opposition as they build towards their first European Championship appearance since 1964.