After a 2-2 draw with Slovenia and a disastrous 2-0 loss to Kosovo in September, the pressure has piled on Sweden's match tonight against Switzerland, who have won their opening two matches by an aggregate score of 7-0.
With some of the best attacking talent in the world, the expectations are high for Blagult to reach just a second World Cup since 2006. Expectations that aren't lost on star forward, Alexander Isak.
"It's clear that there is pressure on us and high expectations. It's common in football, and we have the same ambitions as the Swedish people," Isak told the pre-match press conference.
"Hopefully, we can live up to the expectations."
Despite the pressure coming from many Sweden fans, the Liverpool man has called upon those at the stadium tonight to create a positive atmosphere.
"I hope those in the ground believe in it and bring positive energy that will be needed to get that extra man. It's important that we are all on the same track and help Sweden win tomorrow."
Following such a negative start - particularly away in Kosovo - some were calling for Danish coach Tomasson to lose his job. Isak concedes it was a bad performance, but says the players should shoulder the blame, and this time things are looking brighter.
"There's a lot of talk about the game idea, but within the team, it's clear. In the last match, we did not follow the game plan; it was simply a poor performance from us.
"Now it's been a month and I've got a lot more playing time. Things have calmed down. I'm in a much better position now than at the last gathering," he explains, after his drawn-out transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool impacted his start to the campaign.
Now that he is sharper, is Isak going to be the saviour Sweden need for their World Cup dreams?
"I've grown in the group and with that comes a responsibility. But saviour, I don't know if I'd call myself that.
Perhaps not a saviour, but the 26-year-old highlights that he is one of the leaders for the national team, both on and off the pitch.
"There are different types of leaders; those who talk a lot and are good at communication, and those who lead on the pitch. I try to be the latter, take responsibility in my way of playing. But of course, I also try to be a leader off the pitch to be there for all players.
"Physically, I feel good. I haven't had any problems. In terms of form, it's hard to say. It's clear that there is a higher level in me and I'm working hard to reach it."