Following their dreadful qualifying group performance, the expectations on Sweden have gone through the roof after their 3-1 semi-final victory over Ukraine last Thursday.
With expectation comes pressure, unless you speak to Sweden's captain Victor Lindelof, who is relishing the opportunity to play in such a big fixture on home soil.
"It doesn't get any bigger. These are the kind of matches you dream of playing," said the centre-back at the pre-match press conference.
"I've been lucky enough to play many big matches in front of big crowds, but when you play for your country it means a little extra," Lindelof added.
"We are not just playing for ourselves, but for everyone who is here watching and everyone at home too. It is a powerful and big responsibility that we are all looking forward to."
Lindelof is one of the survivors of the squad that was in the same position over eight years ago. After an away draw, Sweden beat Italy 1-0 in Solna in the second leg of their playoff tie to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, in which they were eventual quarter-finalists.
"The feeling is about the same. There has been a very good atmosphere in the team and you can see that everyone has this goodness in their eyes and is ready to go out and do the work that is required," he said, comparing the mood in the camp to that of late 2017.
The sentiments from his captain were echoed by head coach Graham Potter, who enjoyed the first win of his short tenure against Ukraine.
"This is a fantastic opportunity. We are one match away from reaching the World Cup, it's a dream," said Potter.
One of the players on the bench during the famous win over Italy was Kristoffer Nordfeldt, who, at 36 years old, has forced himself into the role of first-choice goalkeeper.
Starting against Ukraine, where a consolation strike denied him a clean sheet, Potter told the press conference the chances of him retaining his place are "closer to 100" percent.
There will be at least one change to the starting XI, after Isak Hien was ruled out having picked up a thigh injury in the first half against Ukraine. After not announcing an replacement initially, Hammarby's Victor Eriksson was added to the squad yesterday.
Eric Smith has also been omitted from the squad, having picked up an injury in training over the weekend.
There was also a light-hearted moment at the press conference, when Lindelof allowed his mind to drift away from the question being asked.
"Excuse me, what was the question? I started thinking about something else," he admitted.
"It's not the first time a player has drifted off while I'm talking!" Potter quickly interjected.
