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Guide: Women's European Championship hopefuls are Sweden's first obstacle in World Cup qualifying
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Guide: Women's European Championship hopefuls are Sweden's first obstacle in World Cup qualifying

Last summer, Italy was on the verge of reaching the European Championship final. For Sweden's women's football team, Italy — nicknamed "Le Azzurre" and hailing from the tip of the Italian boot — is the first obstacle in the hunt for a World Cup ticket
Sweden begins World Cup qualifiers without national team captain
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Sweden begins World Cup qualifiers without national team captain

A star striker who has gone home. A defensive crisis
National team duo called up but only for training
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National team duo called up but only for training

Liverpool's Cornelia Kapocs and Tottenham's Josefine Rybrink are temporarily joining the national team's training camp in Portugal ahead of next week's World Cup qualifier away to Italy.
Swedish injury crisis: Fridolina Rolfö selected as defender for 2027 World Cup qualifiers
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Swedish injury crisis: Fridolina Rolfö selected as defender for 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Injury crisis in the back line. Manchester United star Fridolina Rolfö has been selected as a defender as the women's national team begins qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil
Sweden drops in world rankings
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Sweden drops in world rankings

National team captain Tony Gustavsson has had a tough start with the Swedish women's football team. This is also reflected in the world rankings – where Sweden has now dropped two places
Tony Gustavsson suspended from World Cup qualifying
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Tony Gustavsson suspended from World Cup qualifying

Tony Gustavsson is suspended for one match – and looks set to miss the World Cup qualifier against Italy in March. But the Swedish Football Association intends to appeal the suspension
The national team dreams of a home European Championship: "Absolutely magical"
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The national team dreams of a home European Championship: "Absolutely magical"

Today, Sweden can be awarded the 2029 European Football Championship. Kosovare Asllani is keeping her fingers crossed – even though she herself won't be playing for that long
The football family's super autumn: "We're just enjoying it"
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The football family's super autumn: "We're just enjoying it"

One won a sensational Swedish Championship gold medal that resonated around the world. The other became the national team boss
Guide: Will Sembrant finish with a bronze?
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Guide: Will Sembrant finish with a bronze?

A late goal leaves Sweden at a disadvantage in the race for a Nations League bronze. A victory against France, in Linda Sembrant's final international match, is required to secure the medal
Sweden lost in extra time: "Frustrating"
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Sweden lost in extra time: "Frustrating"

A big step forward. A long-awaited goal forward
Schröder on top again – this is how Sweden starts
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Schröder on top again – this is how Sweden starts

Tony Gustavsson looks to be building for the future already now. For the second match in a row he is giving several young, untested players a chance
Ready to risk the medal – for the future
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Ready to risk the medal – for the future

Sweden face France in a Nations League bronze medal match tonight. Then national team captain Tony Gustavsson is prepared to throw in untested players – even though it could cost him the victory
"Had the courage to fight for the development of women's football"
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"Had the courage to fight for the development of women's football"

The absence of Magdalena Eriksson in the national team is palpable. Gone is an excellent center back, a leader but also a voice that was happy to speak up
Soon to retire from the national team: "Thank you for all the love"
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Soon to retire from the national team: "Thank you for all the love"

Veteran Linda Sembrant will retire from the national team after the bronze medal match against France in the Nations League. She announced this on the Swedish Football Association's website
Gustavsson about the conversation: "There were some tears"
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Gustavsson about the conversation: "There were some tears"

One of Sweden's key players has unexpectedly resigned. Magdalena Eriksson's announcement was hard to accept for Tony Gustavsson
French star injured – misses Sweden meetings
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French star injured – misses Sweden meetings

France will be without Marie-Antoinette Katoto in their Nations League clash with Sweden. The Lyon striker injured the back of her left thigh in this weekend's league match against Strasbourg
Submits a withdrawal to Blågult – debutant replaces
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Submits a withdrawal to Blågult – debutant replaces

Rebecka Blomqvist withdraws from the Swedish national football team. National team debutant Beata Olsson is called up
Asllani continued – several young people selected
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Asllani continued – several young people selected

Kosovare Asllani is in Sweden's squad for the third-place match against France in the Nations League. But there was also a lot of youth when Tony Gustavsson presented the squad
Eriksson quits the national team: Tough decision
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Eriksson quits the national team: Tough decision

123 senior caps for Sweden. Now, soccer player Magdalena Eriksson has chosen to prioritize her health – and is quitting the national team
Schough broke his finger – tripped during training
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Schough broke his finger – tripped during training

Soccer pro Olivia Schough tripped during practice – and fractured a finger.
Here are Sweden's World Cup qualifying opponents: "It's itchy in one"
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Here are Sweden's World Cup qualifying opponents: "It's itchy in one"

The Swedish women's national team has never missed a World Cup before. In the qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, Sweden will face Italy, Denmark and Serbia – but regardless of their placement, the national team will reach the playoffs
Young Talent Shines for National Team Despite Losses to Spain
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Young Talent Shines for National Team Despite Losses to Spain

The superstars were benched. Instead, two teenagers and a trio of 22-year-olds excelled
Sweden Exits Nations League After 0-1 Loss to Spain in Return Match
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Sweden Exits Nations League After 0-1 Loss to Spain in Return Match

It became no Nations League miracle. But in the semi-final return at Gamla Ullevi, the future Swedish football national team showed glimpses of something promising
Tony Gustavsson Benches Key Stars for Sweden's Nations League Clash
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Tony Gustavsson Benches Key Stars for Sweden's Nations League Clash

Tony Gustavsson benches several of the stars in tonight's return against Spain in the Nations League. Neither Stina Blackstenius nor Fridolina Rolfö are included from the start – instead, Häcken duo Felicia Schröder and Monica Jusu Bah get the chance in the attack
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