Allsvenskan, the national teams and Swedish players abroad.
A Nordic World Cup night awaits - but how much fun will it be? Erling Braut Haaland’s Norway will face a wall of concrete defense, and the Swedish super duo Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak will have to outshine Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. If they succeed, it will be a Nordic football party.
FootballHow big a shock would it be if Sweden knocked out France in the World Cup? Sports historians say it could be bigger than the bronze in 1994. People will talk about national team captain Graham Potter as a saviour, says Isak Lidström, sports historian at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH).
FootballSwedish club Malmö FF is losing a key player. The club has reached an agreement with Italian giants Milan on the transfer of Norwegian striker Sara Kanutte Fornes.
FootballA Nordic World Cup night awaits - but how much fun will it be? Erling Braut Haaland's Norway will face a pure concrete defense, and the Swedish super duo Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak will have to outshine Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. If they succeed, it will be a Nordic football party.
FootballNo matter how you look at it, the conclusion is this: Rarely has the Swedish national football team gone into a World Cup playoff match as such clear underdogs. Here is a guide ahead of the round of 32 against France.
FootballFIFA President Gianni Infantino continues to fly frequently between World Cup matches. The trips so far during the championship are equivalent to the carbon emissions caused by 78 people flying for a year, according to the BBC.
FootballUruguay surprisingly crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage. In response to the fiasco, the Uruguayan Football Federation booked the team's flight home.
FootballHe creates a bad atmosphere in the studio, is named employee of the month - and says he will be the next president of the United States. Zlatan Ibrahimović also arouses emotions as a TV pundit. For many viewers, he appears as a "Hitman" figure with his hair, mustache and suit, says Aaron Timms, a columnist for The Guardian, among others.
FootballIn less than a year, they have won a title and lost two finals together. A bond has been formed. “An extremely funny guy you want to have around you,” says Viktor Gyökeres about William Saliba. In the round of 16 of the World Cup, he will face him - if the Frenchman gets rid of his back problems.
FootballIsak Hien's thigh injury reduces national team captain Graham Potter's center-back choices. But neither he nor anyone else should be worried. Not according to Carl Starfelt. He is ready for 90 minutes in the round of 16 against France. "I feel in good shape and have been for a long time," he says.
FootballIsak Hien was injured against Japan and has left the World Cup. Now the Swedish center back opens up about his feelings after being forced to end his championship. "A dream come true, but unfortunately ended prematurely for me," Hien writes on Instagram.
FootballMalmö FF crushed Kristianstad in the Skåne derby in the women's Swedish league, 6-0. Serbian striker Miljana Ivanovic opened the scoring and Sara Kanutte Fornes scored a hat-trick. “It’s wonderful,” Ivanovic tells SVT.
FootballLjungskile's Isaac Shears has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and will put his football career on hold. The club announced that Shears will undergo surgery followed by necessary aftercare.
FootballRainbow flags waved in the stands as Egypt and Iran faced off in a World Cup match in Seattle, United States. The Pride display drew criticism from the football associations of both countries.
FootballIt couldn't be a tougher task in the round of 16. If Sweden's World Cup is not to end on Tuesday, Sweden must defeat France. It's football. It's a match. Anything can happen, says Sweden's Ken Sema.
FootballSweden's centre-back Isak Hien has been forced to withdraw from the World Cup because of an injury he sustained during the match against Japan. "It's truly sad for Isak and for us," says national team captain Graham Potter.
FootballThere are many indications that Isak Hien's World Cup is over. Carl Starfelt feels for his teammate - even though his absence would leave a place in the starting eleven vacant. "You don't want that to happen to anyone," says the Celta Vigo defender.
FootballSweden has qualified for the World Cup after three matches. How far can it go? "We want to go as far as possible in this tournament," says attacking star Viktor Gyökeres.
FootballAlexander Isak was a hair's breadth away from securing a meeting with Brazil in Houston. But the margins were not in his favor against Japan. It was very close, a bit unlucky, he says.
FootballIt's not just happy faces after Sweden's advancement in the World Cup. Isak Hien was ruled out with a thigh injury - and Graham Potter fears that the World Cup is over for the defender. "Unfortunately, it looks that way. It's sad," said the national captain.
FootballAn own goal saved Hammarby from losing to Piteå. But it was only enough for a 1–1 draw, and Häcken are now the sole league leaders.
FootballThe International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will allow rainbow flags at the match between Iran and Egypt. However, FIFA urges people not to associate the match with Pride celebrations taking place in Seattle.
FootballMexican fans chanted a homophobic chant during Mexico's match against the Czech Republic at the World Cup. The chant has previously led to fines and other sanctions against Mexico's football federation.
FootballThe Swedish players were shocked when they arrived at the final training session in Dallas before the World Cup thriller against Japan. The makeshift press stand had fallen onto the pitch. "It was actually a bit worrying," Alexander Isak said at a press conference.
FootballEmil Forsberg has done his part for Sweden's men's national football team. The 34-year-old announced that his national team career is over. "It's clear," Forsberg said on Fotbollsmorgon's YouTube broadcast.
FootballNever mind that his debut season at Liverpool was a bit of a nightmare. Alexander Isak shines in the national team jersey. Now he wants to push Sweden into the round of 16 of the World Cup. "I feel like I'm in a good place now," says Sweden's attacking star ahead of the crucial match against Japan.
FootballQatar's Assim Madibo has been banned for five matches after breaking the leg of Canada's Ismael Koné in the second group match, FIFA announced.
FootballThe Premier League has won a case against several broadband operators in a Swedish court. Sites that stream football matches without permission will now be blocked, Dagens Juridik writes.
FootballAnastasiya Pabiahila was behind most of it as Rosengård beat Djurgården 4–1 in the Swedish women's football league.
FootballThere was chaos ahead of the match between Uppsala and Häcken in the Swedish women's football league. The game plan was rejected, and the match had to be moved for the second time, as UNT first reported.
FootballAfter several losses and missed championships, it is now clear that Daniel Bäckström is leaving his job as head coach of the U21 national football team. "Daniel has done an excellent job," national team manager Kim Källström says in a press release.
FootballIt has been rumored for a while - but now it is clear. The Swedish women's football star and rising talent Felicia Schröder, 19, is leaving BK Häcken for Spanish giants Real Madrid - for a record fee.
FootballDuring the match between Paraguay and Turkey, a Paraguayan commentator verbally attacked both the referee and Gianni Infantino. The commentator has been removed from the World Cup.
FootballThrough Graham Potter's eyes: On one edge of the World Cup football universe is Hajime Moriyasu and his Japan, on the other are Potter and Sweden. Japan is one of the most well-functioning teams I have seen at the international level, Potter says.
FootballPolice are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
SwedenThe Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
SwedenA man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
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President Ilijana Jotova looks set to win Bulgaria’s election. According to two exit polls, she is expected to receive between 51 and 53 percent of the vote.
ConflictsThe rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politicsThe flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
WorldPortuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
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The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
TechnologyHandelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
BusinessThe European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
BusinessBinance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Reigning champions Arsenal sit alone at the top of the Premier League. The London club beat Liverpool, featuring Alexander Isak, 1-0 - Arsenal’s first win at Anfield in 14 years.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon - on his marathon debut. It’s practically impossible, says running icon Anders Gärderud to Radiosporten.
SportsThe Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was halted after unrest broke out in the stands. Several people were arrested.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyAndreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SportsHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
EntertainmentHeidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
EntertainmentThere has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
SwedenSwedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in SwedenSweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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