Despite being overtaken, Sweden still has a good chance to reach World Cup round of 16
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1. However, Sweden still has a good chance of reaching the World Cup's round of 16.
SportsThe Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1. However, Sweden still has a good chance of reaching the World Cup's round of 16.
SportsThe national football team's chances of reaching the last 16 are extremely good after the big win against Tunisia. If they earn points against the Netherlands, qualification will be clear. National team coach Graham Potter won't change a winning team.
FootballNational team captain Graham Potter believes in stability and continuity. Therefore, it is highly likely that Alexander Bernhardsson will continue as a right wing-back tonight against the Netherlands.
SportsTeam captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf says the national team tonight faces "a complete Holland". He does not agree that the Dutch team is stronger at the back than up front - but praises centre-back Virgil van Dijk. "I think everyone knows what 'power' he has on set pieces," says Nilsson Lindelöf.
SportsAn unknown Englishman stepped into the Swedish second division. 15 years later, he steps into a football dream. "To be sitting here now is, of course, quite incredible," says national team captain Graham Potter ahead of Sweden's World Cup match against the Netherlands.
FootballThe 5-1 victory against Tunisia quickly became the talk of the football world. Most in focus were Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak - the national team's super duo at their best. "We are aware of the quality we have," said national team captain Graham Potter.
FootballAll but one of the Swedish players trained in full, as planned, the day before the World Cup match against the Netherlands in Houston. Defender Eric Smith trained on the sidelines and looks set to miss the match. The match is a bit too soon, national team captain Graham Potter says.
SportsThe 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.
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