On November 15, the men's football team will meet group leader Switzerland in the World Cup qualifiers.
However, the Stade de Genève arena has had major problems with rat attacks for the past month.
Every day, over 100 holes need to be filled again, writes Tribune de Genève – which Aftonbladet was first to report.
Rats are intelligent. They clearly know how to adapt. Few are caught, and once one is trapped, the other traps don't approach anymore. But I think they've ultimately ordered a kind of electrified net, which will be laid directly on the ground and around the arena, Adrien Vabre, CEO of the company that handles the arena's maintenance, told the newspaper.
Despite the rats, the plan should be in good condition, he says.
The plan is good. But we must not let the situation deteriorate significantly, with many more holes. As it stands now, it is stable and measures are being taken, we will manage.
After a disastrous qualifying campaign, Sweden can no longer go directly to the World Cup, but will probably have to play a playoff in March.
Graham Potter will present the squad on November 5th.
