At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the team chose to return to their base in Gelendzhik throughout the tournament.
That's not the case in North America.
"There are places we don't know much about; it can be long trips, they are large countries. FIFA has strong logistical support. That's why we choose to leave the base," says Källström.
"It is what it is"
Since the World Cup consists of 48 teams and eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance, it could mean that the national team will have to wait in Dallas for several days before knowing where a possible round of 16 match will be played.
"It is what it is," says Källström.
"Those are the conditions," says Secretary General Niclas Carlnén at a press conference in Dallas.
What is clear is:
The winner of Sweden's Group F will face the second-placed team in Group C (Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland) in Monterrey at 3:00 a.m. local time in Sweden on Tuesday, June 30.
If Sweden finishes second in the group, they will face the first-placed team in the same group in Houston on Monday, June 29.
If Sweden finishes third, things will be more complicated. The national team will have to wait a few days before they know whether they have advanced and are notified of their opponents and venue. There are several options. Vancouver, Boston, New York and Mexico City are some possible destinations.
Flexible organization
Even if there is a round of 16 match in Houston, a short trip in this context, the national team chooses to stay in Dallas until the match.
"We will leave and move on," says Källström.
"The important thing here is to have an organization that can be flexible. Since we don't know, that's what we plan for. The group that goes out immediately when we know where we're going to play is prepared for it. We've created a flexibility that provides security," says Niclas Carlnén.
As soon as the conditions are clear, the national team plans to leave their base in Dallas. The Swedish squad consists of 26 players and 32 staff.





