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Sweden's National Team Faces Northern Ireland with New Lineup Changes

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson is introducing several changes in the starting lineup in tonight's national team match against Northern Ireland. Benjamin Nygren makes his debut from the start – alongside Alexander Isak in the attack.

Sweden's National Team Faces Northern Ireland with New Lineup Changes

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

What: Luxembourg-Sweden, national football team, men. Where: Stade de Luxembourg.

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

Benjamin Nygren's Surprise Call-Up to Sweden's National Soccer Team

Benjamin Nygren was sitting at home on the couch with his girlfriend when his mobile phone rang. The display showed a foreign number he didn't recognize.

Benjamin Nygren's Surprise Call-Up to Sweden's National Soccer Team

The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Around Europe, political leaders agree on the importance of unity, rapid military buildup, and continued support to Ukraine. One country is opposed – Hungary.

The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Anthony Elanga never answered when national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson called him on the phone after the quarrel. Now the two have spoken and the Nottingham star is back in the national team.

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Faraj saves point for Degerfors against AIK

AIK only managed 1-1 at home against Degerfors in the Swedish Cup. Former AIK player Omar Faraj secured the point for the visitors.

Faraj saves point for Degerfors against AIK

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Jesper Karlström and Sebastian Nanasi play from the start. Otherwise, national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers a lot of changes against Azerbaijan in the Nations League finale.

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

The group win and promotion to the B-division were secured by the national football team on Saturday. One task remains before the national team year is over: Azerbaijan at home at Strawberry arena tonight.

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

Ayari on the praise: "I just do my best"

In a short time, Yasin Ayari has established himself in what is considered the world's best league and in the national team. The 21-year-old is the midfielder of the autumn in Swedish football.

Ayari on the praise: "I just do my best"

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

Some of the continent's top strikers should not be stuck in European football's basement. So goodbye, C-division.

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

The national team starts against Slovakia

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf and Alexander Isak are back in the national team. Both were missing in the starting eleven against Slovakia in Bratislava.

The national team starts against Slovakia

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

It's now that it can be decided in the Nations League. Victory against Slovakia and Sweden becomes group winner.

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

Isak's tribute: "They're talking about him in England"

Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski and Viktor Gyökeres are the hottest candidates to win the Golden Ball of the year. But it's not a topic the national team's super trio talks about.

Isak's tribute: "They're talking about him in England"

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Ken Sema scored his first national team goal, Sebastian Nanasi made sure the word "success" was used in its proper context. Still, neither of them dare assume they will start in the group final against Slovakia in the Nations League.

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Forsberg back – "Taking nothing for granted"

The national team a closed chapter? One or two may have thought so – not Emil Forsberg, 33. I talked to Jon last summer and we agreed that we would see when I started playing football again, says the veteran.

Forsberg back – "Taking nothing for granted"

Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

Emil Forsberg is back in the national football team. However, Anthony Elanga - who plays for the successful team Nottingham - does not get a place in the squad for the Nations League finale.

Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

AIK keeps fighting for European Championship spots

Malmö FF will likely secure their 24th national championship gold at any moment. The battle for the remaining medals and the two European spots right behind MFF will likely go all the way into the Allsvenskan finale.

AIK keeps fighting for European Championship spots

Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson thought the 22-year-old had knocked on the door and was worth the chance. Sebastian Nanasi didn't knock.

Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

The National Team: Nanasi and Krafth in the Starting Lineup

Sebastian Nanasi gets the chance from the start in tonight's meeting with Estonia in the Nations League. Emil Krafth also goes into the starting eleven.

The National Team: Nanasi and Krafth in the Starting Lineup

This is how Sweden starts – without Lindelöf and Larsson

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is missing from tonight's national team eleven against Slovakia. The centre-back and captain is obviously not fully recovered after his injury period.

This is how Sweden starts – without Lindelöf and Larsson

The national team build-up takes shape – with many new names

The national team under Jon Dahl Tomasson is a construction site or as he repeatedly says in English with a Danish accent: We are under construction. Hardly anyone who has followed his squad and team selections has missed the large flow of players in and out.

The national team build-up takes shape – with many new names

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

The injury list just gets longer and longer. The latest player to withdraw: St Pauli's Eric Smith.

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

Alexander Isak was already ruled out. With Gustaf Nilsson's withdrawal, Sweden only has one pure forward for the Nations League gathering.

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

After the controversy - Larsson selected: "Good discussion"

Hugo Larsson and Jon Dahl Tomasson have talked it out. After the turbulent last gathering, the 20-year-old is once again part of the Swedish national team.

After the controversy - Larsson selected: "Good discussion"