Anthony Elanga had not scored a Premier League goal for Newcastle prior to this season. After two rounds, the Swede has two goals and the best start among Swedish players in the league.
FootballThe Swedish national team stars saw reality against France. That they were simply a better team. They have very good players, a very good team that has played together for a long time. They have a lot of quality, says team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf.
SportsThe mission was, of course, impossible - and Sweden's World Cup summer is over. Gold favorite France showed no mercy. 3-0 in the round of 32 was a dazzling display. - It sucks, says team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf on TV4.
SportsA record number of goals have already been scored in the 2026 World Cup. The "Trionda" ball is cited as one explanation. You don't have to put as much behind it when you shoot, says Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari.
SportsIn less than a year, they have won a title and lost two finals together. A bond has been formed. “An extremely funny guy you want to have around you,” says Viktor Gyökeres about William Saliba. In the round of 16 of the World Cup, he will face him - if the Frenchman gets rid of his back problems.
FootballSweden has qualified for the World Cup after three matches. How far can it go? "We want to go as far as possible in this tournament," says attacking star Viktor Gyökeres.
FootballThe World Cup is alive for the national team - and now the round of 16 awaits. Unclear where, unclear when. But it will come. Anthony Elanga's equalizer against Japan - 1-1 in Dallas - dramatically raises World Cup fever.
SportsJapan has not lost to European opponents in eight years. One of the World Cup's big outsiders is still taking nothing for granted against Sweden. "This is not an easy match, but we will do everything we can to win," said national team captain Hajime Moriyasu.
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