Midsummer Day could give Swedish football fans a story to tell their grandchildren. The World Cup match against the Netherlands has all the ingredients for that, say two sports historians. It really has the potential to become a classic, says author Jesper Högström.
FootballMicky van de Ven's careless tackle ruined most of Alexander Isak's season. Team captain Virgil van Dijk supported the Swede during the tough time. At Houston Stadium, all three shone together on Midsummer's Day.
FootballBenjamin Nygren is at the World Cup and plays behind Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak. But has he chosen the right sport? The 24-year-old is the national team's - at least unofficially - most versatile athlete. "I'm just good," he says.
FootballThe Netherlands haven't lost a World Cup match in regular time in 20 years. On Midsummer's Day, Sweden will try to break the streak - and secure a playoff spot. Here's everything you need to know.
SportsSweden can secure a second straight World Cup victory, Ivory Coast is rocked by a match-fixing scandal, and Tunisia has changed its national team captain in the middle of the group stage. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the matches on Midsummer's Day.
SportsThe stars delivered immediately - and have created World Cup fever at home in both Sweden and Norway. If Erling Braut Haaland, Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak continue as they have so far, a hot Nordic meeting could await.
FootballSweden's attacking star Alexander Isak is training individually on Wednesday, three days before the match against the Netherlands.
FootballThe players were able to celebrate, enjoy and express all their strong emotions after the victory over Tunisia. Weeks of pent-up tension were released and flowed freely. But it is incredibly important not to get carried away, says Sebastian Larsson.
SportsHow much influence should technology have on refereeing decisions? The question divides people in football. In Sweden, opposition to VAR is palpable. "I think it's a good thing that we don't have it in Sweden," says Mattias Svanberg.
FootballWith the two most powerful strikes of the World Cup, Yasin Ayari shot himself into the consciousness of the football world. His teammates are not surprised. "I've said that I believe he will have a real international breakthrough here," says Alexander Isak.
FootballMattias Svanberg needed only 18 seconds on the pitch to score in his World Cup debut. But he had to wait a few minutes to celebrate. "It was an incredible feeling," he said after the 5-1 win over Tunisia.
SportsOne of the world's hottest attacking duos has introduced itself at the World Cup. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres showed the way when Sweden ran over Tunisia in the opener. "We're going to be the difference," Isak said after the 5-1 win.
FootballGraham Potter allowed himself and the players to enjoy the relief. He was happy and satisfied but also composed after the 5-1 win in the World Cup opener against Tunisia. "Great for us to start the tournament with a win, but it's only one game," he said.
SportsThe atmosphere was electric at the outdoor club Trädgården in Stockholm when Sweden crushed Tunisia last night.
Sports5–1 against Tunisia - and it could have been more. Talk about a dream start for Sweden. The victory is Sweden's biggest debut win since an 8–0 victory against Cuba in 1938 in France.
SportsGraham Potter has made his choice. The Swedish starting eleven in the World Cup opener against Tunisia will be the expected one. Among them, Kristoffer Nordfeldt will start in goal. "We are ready and want to make everyone proud and try to win this match," the national captain said on the Swedish Football Association's website.
FootballThe most popular Swedish national team jersey right now, ahead of the World Cup opener against Tunisia? "I don't know," Viktor Gyökeres says. "It's mine."
FootballThe wait, the longing. Soon it will be over - but for the absolute majority of national team supporters it will be a time to get up early. The World Cup opener against Tunisia will be played early on Monday morning. Here is a guide.
SportsHjalmar Ekdal is grateful to have the attacking beast Viktor Gyökeres on his team. That doesn't stop things from getting really heated during the national team's World Cup training. "We are good friends and it's fun to wrestle a little in training, simply put," says Ekdal.
FootballReal Madrid announced on its website that it had made a bid of €150 million, equivalent to around 1.64 billion kronor, for rival Atlético Madrid's attacking star Julián Álvarez.
SportsThe World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is just a few days away. It will be a record-breaking World Cup, with the heat and Donald Trump in focus. Here's everything you need to know.
SportsSweden 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.
SwedenOverrun by Norway and weak against Greece, the Swedish football team has not impressed in the World Cup build-up. Here are the challenges for Graham Potter's team - with ten days left until the World Cup opener against Tunisia.
Football'I'm in shock' and 'He could be our X-factor.' Taha Ali is praised after the breakthrough against Greece. 'I just made a good tackle,' says the winger.
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