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Lewandowski on the bench as Sweden make five changes against Poland
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Lewandowski on the bench as Sweden make five changes against Poland

With striker Alexander Isak injured, national team coach Graham Potter had to rethink. Benjamin Nygren will take his place in the men's attack at home against Poland in the Nations League - in total, Sweden makes five changes to the starting eleven compared to Romania on Friday
Sweden look to build on Romania win against Poland in Nations League clash
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Sweden look to build on Romania win against Poland in Nations League clash

Sweden got off to a good start in the Nations League after a 2-1 win over Romania. On Monday, Poland awaits at Strawberry Arena
Isak and Gyökeres lead Sweden to 2-1 win over Romania in Nations League opener
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Isak and Gyökeres lead Sweden to 2-1 win over Romania in Nations League opener

Sweden's football men started the Nations League autumn with a victory. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres showed the way when Blågult defeated Romania 2-1 in Solna
Potter’s surprise pick as Sebastian Nanasi starts for Sweden against Romania
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Potter’s surprise pick as Sebastian Nanasi starts for Sweden against Romania

National team captain Graham Potter’s choice for the Nations League opener against Romania fell on former Malmö FF player Sebastian Nanasi. The midfielder, who was not included in the World Cup squad last summer, will get a start
Sweden on 15-match clean-sheet drought ahead of Romania clash
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Sweden on 15-match clean-sheet drought ahead of Romania clash

It has been 476 days since the men's national team last kept a clean sheet. The streak is now up to 15 matches, with an average of 2
Potter leaves out Elanga, Larsson and Swedberg for Sweden's Nations League squad
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Potter leaves out Elanga, Larsson and Swedberg for Sweden's Nations League squad

Anthony Elanga is injured and will miss Sweden's Nations League campaign. So will Hugo Larsson and Williot Swedberg - who, just like at the World Cup, will not be in Graham Potter's national team
Carl Starfelt says he knows how to stop Kylian Mbappé ahead of Sweden-France clash
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Carl Starfelt says he knows how to stop Kylian Mbappé ahead of Sweden-France clash

How do you stop Kylian Mbappé? Carl Starfelt knows - he's been there and done it recently. Above all, it’s about a good collective defensive performance so that he doesn’t get many chances
Starfelt says he is fit and ready for France last-16 clash
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Starfelt says he is fit and ready for France last-16 clash

Isak Hien's thigh injury reduces national team captain Graham Potter's center-back choices. But neither he nor anyone else should be worried
Hien's World Cup darkness opens up for others: Starfelt says he is ready
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Hien's World Cup darkness opens up for others: Starfelt says he is ready

There 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
Likely scenario: Sweden to face Norway or France in World Cup round of 16
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Likely scenario: Sweden to face Norway or France in World Cup round of 16

Sweden is ready for the round of 32. They will probably face Norway or France in New Jersey on Tuesday
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
Lagerbäck: We have to start training in defensive play
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Lagerbäck: We have to start training in defensive play

The Swedish defense debacle raises several questions. For Lars Lagerbäck, it is clear how Swedish football should work going forward
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
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
How Graham Potter trolled Sweden to the World Cup
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How Graham Potter trolled Sweden to the World Cup

A well-rounded, calculated national team has struggled its way to the World Cup. What kind of magic trick has Graham Potter actually pulled off? "I've tried to figure it out myself," says defender Gabriel Gudmundsson about Sweden's transformation under the Englishman
World Cup day off - this is the national team's favorite sport
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World Cup day off - this is the national team's favorite sport

Despite the scorching heat, large parts of the World Cup squad are heading out for a round of golf. After four days at the base in Dallas, the national team players will have a day off from training
All worries gone - Starfelt free of back problems
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All worries gone - Starfelt free of back problems

Carl Starfelt was at home in Vigo with a backache that wouldn't go away. The World Cup was getting closer every day
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
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
Graham Potter: Prepare everyone in the best way possible before World Cup
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Graham Potter: Prepare everyone in the best way possible before World Cup

Graham Potter is resting several likely World Cup starters for the match against Norway at Ullevål. But he only wants to reveal one name: Victor Nilsson Lindelöf starts on the bench after a hectic end to the season with Aston Villa
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
Starfelt gives reassuring World Cup message, says he is hopeful
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Starfelt gives reassuring World Cup message, says he is hopeful

Carl Starfelt has not played a football match since March 31. The center-back is still hopeful of getting playing time in Sweden's warm-up matches before the World Cup
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