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Elanga’s equalizer sends Sweden through as Japan scare almost ends World Cup run
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Elanga’s equalizer sends Sweden through as Japan scare almost ends World Cup run

Anthony Elanga is a Swedish hero. If he hadn’t equalized against Japan, Sweden’s World Cup campaign would already have been over
Potter explains why he was forced to change
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Potter explains why he was forced to change

Graham Potter pulled out his magic wand when it was needed most. He brought in new players, changed tactics and earned the necessary point against Japan
Hien's World Cup in danger after thigh injury, unfortunately it looks that way
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Hien's World Cup in danger after thigh injury, unfortunately it looks that way

It'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
The hero's mistake: Anthony Elanga says I didn't know we were further along as Sweden advance
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The hero's mistake: Anthony Elanga says I didn't know we were further along as Sweden advance

Anthony Elanga screamed and gesticulated. The winger wanted more against Japan - and didn't know that one point was enough to advance to the round of 16
Sweden advances after huge drama - Elanga equalizer sends Sweden into World Cup round of 16
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Sweden advances after huge drama - Elanga equalizer sends Sweden into World Cup round of 16

The World Cup is alive for the national team - and now the round of 16 awaits. Unclear where, unclear when
Potter makes major changes to the starting lineup, changing goalkeeper
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Potter makes major changes to the starting lineup, changing goalkeeper

National team captain Graham Potter is making a major change to the starting eleven for tonight's fateful match against Japan. Jacob Widell Zetterström, Anthony Elanga, and Elliot Stroud come in
Fateful match - Zeneli hopes for a game: The right energy
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Fateful match - Zeneli hopes for a game: The right energy

Graham Potter says "maybe. " The national captain doesn't go any further than that when it comes to possible changes to the starting eleven against Japan tonight
Anthony Elanga is happy with Cristiano Ronaldo - I learned from him
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Anthony Elanga is happy with Cristiano Ronaldo - I learned from him

And there Cristiano Ronaldo got it at the World Cup, the last of the superstars. One who is happy is Anthony Elanga
Biggest loss in 76 years for Sweden, captain says they are doing good things
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Biggest loss in 76 years for Sweden, captain says they are doing good things

Houston, we have a historic Swedish defeat. The loss to the Netherlands, 1–5, is Sweden's biggest in the men's World Cup since 1950
World Cup setback: Sweden outclassed by the Netherlands
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World Cup setback: Sweden outclassed by the Netherlands

Sweden went from a 5–1 win against Tunisia in Monterrey to a 1–5 loss in Houston. The Netherlands brutally exposed the shortcomings of the Swedish defense
Herring and potatoes await, but only on Sunday
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Herring and potatoes await, but only on Sunday

The national football team is in charge of entertainment as Sweden comes to a standstill on Midsummer's Day. The actual celebration will have to wait until Sunday, when players, managers and family members gather at a table set with classic treats
Guide: Sweden will try to break Netherlands' World Cup monster streak
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Guide: Sweden will try to break Netherlands' World Cup monster streak

The 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
World Cup fever is increasing: No one will miss that match
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World Cup fever is increasing: No one will miss that match

World Cup fever at home was already intense when the national team played in the middle of the night. Sweden vs
Could be a hot Nordic World Cup meeting - doesn't matter
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Could be a hot Nordic World Cup meeting - doesn't matter

The 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
Back in Dallas after the dream start, not satisfied
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Back in Dallas after the dream start, not satisfied

The national football team is back at the World Cup base in Dallas after the unforgettable evening in Monterrey. The main focus now is to put the 5-1 defeat against Tunisia behind them
Potter's choice - Nordfeldt in Sweden's World Cup opener
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Potter's choice - Nordfeldt in Sweden's World Cup opener

Graham Potter has made his choice. The Swedish starting eleven in the World Cup opener against Tunisia will be the expected one
Guide: Sweden's World Cup opener for morning people
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Guide: Sweden's World Cup opener for morning people

The 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
Guide: Everything you need to know about the Men's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico
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Guide: Everything you need to know about the Men's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

The 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
Dallas welcomed the national team with heavy rain
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Dallas welcomed the national team with heavy rain

The trip went smoothly, but you can't have everything - not even as a national team player. The sky opened up over FC Dallas Stadium during the first training session at the World Cup base
Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs
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Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs

Sweden 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
Elanga: Pain That Cannot Be Described After Knee-to-Knee Collision but Not Worried About World Cup
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Elanga: Pain That Cannot Be Described After Knee-to-Knee Collision but Not Worried About World Cup

There was some concern about injuries to two Swedish players during the match against Greece, but both gave reassuring messages shortly after the final whistle. "It was knee-to-knee with one of their players
Guide: Will Sweden get revenge after the Norway defeat?
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Guide: Will Sweden get revenge after the Norway defeat?

The World Cup qualifier against Greece is the final test for the men's football team ahead of this summer's championship. Here's a match guide
Eric Smith makes his debut against Norway - Nilsson at his best
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Eric Smith makes his debut against Norway - Nilsson at his best

Eric Smith is making his national team debut in tonight's international match against Norway at Ullevaal. The defender has been forced to withdraw from the squad on several occasions because of injury
Guide: Nordic derby - but without star shine
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Guide: Nordic derby - but without star shine

A packed Ullevål bids farewell to the Norwegian national team ahead of the World Cup trip. Above all, Sweden should go on a high note
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