Isac Lidberg

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. I didn't have time to answer. Then a Swedish number called and someone from Swedish football said that it was Jon who wanted to talk to me, he says.

"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"

"Goal machine" and "obsessed with winning" – Viktor Gyökeres was praised by his teammates after the goal show against Azerbaijan. Himself, he calmly states: Of course, you wanted to do one more, but now it became four and that was well approved anyway.

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Alexander Isak had a goal disallowed and also missed a penalty. Did it make a difference? Not in a national team that includes Viktor Gyökeres and Dejan Kulusevski. Four plus two goals was what the duo offered when Azerbaijan was run over with 6–0.

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. The good thing about having a match left in the Nations League is that there is something to play for and we want to win the match, says national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Root Joy with Friend: "My Wish Came True"

No attacker in Europe has scored more goals for their club team this season than Viktor Gyökeres – and in the Nations League, he's pouring in goals. Now he's being praised by childhood friend Isac Lidberg. You get inspired, says the fresh national team player.

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. In the return match, they are included. "He is team captain and it is important for us to take part in his leadership," says national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson about Nilsson Lindelöf.

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

It's now that it can be decided in the Nations League. Victory against Slovakia and Sweden becomes group winner. Here is everything you need to know ahead of tonight's match.

Bolin misses the gathering – Lidberg is called in

Bad weather disrupted training - "Balloons that were released"

The red weather warning in Spain forces the national football team to return home prematurely. The rain poured down, the thunder roared and today's training had to be interrupted after a little over half a session. It didn't feel like rain, more like water balloons were released, says assistant national team captain Sebastian Larsson.