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A World Cup dream amidst disappointment feels strange
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A World Cup dream amidst disappointment feels strange

Amid the Swedish disappointment, a boyhood dream came true. But it is hard to feel proud of making your World Cup debut, Taha Ali said the day after the 1-5 loss to the Netherlands
World Cup setback: Sweden outclassed by the Netherlands
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World Cup setback: Sweden outclassed by the Netherlands

Sweden went from a 5–1 win against Tunisia in Monterrey to a 1–5 loss in Houston. The Netherlands brutally exposed the shortcomings of the Swedish defense
No changes to Potter's starting eleven against the Netherlands
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No changes to Potter's starting eleven against the Netherlands

The 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
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
Zlatan missed Sweden's World Cup debut, attended UFC gala with Trump
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Zlatan missed Sweden's World Cup debut, attended UFC gala with Trump

Swedish World Cup debut - then Zlatan Ibrahimovic chose something completely different. The former striker appeared at the UFC gala hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House
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
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
Karlström resigned: Of course it hurts
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Karlström resigned: Of course it hurts

Sweden did not have a good evening in Oslo against Norway. After the match, midfielder Jesper Karlström said there were harsh words in the locker room after Sweden trailed 0-3 at halftime
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
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
World Cup cogs miss birth, mixed emotions
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World Cup cogs miss birth, mixed emotions

It will be a special summer for Jesper Karlström and Gabriel Gudmundsson. Another milestone awaits them during the World Cup
Here is the Swedish World Cup squad selected by Graham Potter
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Here is the Swedish World Cup squad selected by Graham Potter

Here are the 26 players whom Sweden's national team captain, Graham Potter, has selected for the World Cup.
No Kulusevski in the World Cup - crushes a dream
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No Kulusevski in the World Cup - crushes a dream

National team coach Graham Potter has presented his squad for the World Cup. Neither Dejan Kulusevski nor Hugo Larsson is included
Sweden's success: World Cup ready after playoff drama
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Sweden's success: World Cup ready after playoff drama

Dallas, here we come! The national football team is ready for the World Cup finals this summer, despite a miserable qualifying campaign. Their lifeline was the playoff - and it went like a dance: a 3–2 win in the playoff final against Poland in a mighty thriller
This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifying match against Poland
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This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifying match against Poland

Graham Potter makes two changes to the starting lineup for the national team's crucial match against Poland tonight.
The duel that could decide the drama - Gyökeres vs Lewandowski for a World Cup spot
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The duel that could decide the drama - Gyökeres vs Lewandowski for a World Cup spot

The match within the match at one of the hottest and most important internationals played at Strawberry Arena: Sweden's Viktor Gyökeres versus Poland's Robert Lewandowski. The winner of that duel could very well be the one who makes it to the World Cup this summer
Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party
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Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party

With a packed stadium behind them, the national football team faces the final hurdle. If they can make it, the World Cup finals in North America await this summer
Knows the language - Karlström hopes to benefit from it
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Knows the language - Karlström hopes to benefit from it

National team midfielder Jesper Karlström spent several seasons with Lech Poznań in the Polish league. Did you have time to learn the language? A little bit, he says
Starfelt on strong showing, did a good job
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Starfelt on strong showing, did a good job

Isak Hien left the arena in Valencia without speaking to the media in the mixed zone. Most indications are that the injury will rule him out of the playoff final against Poland
Sweden opts for five-back line against Ukraine in World Cup playoff, Potter says it gives the right balance
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Sweden opts for five-back line against Ukraine in World Cup playoff, Potter says it gives the right balance

Sweden head coach Graham Potter has chosen Herman Johansson at right-back and is opting for a five-man back line in tonight's crucial match against Ukraine. Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres will start up front for Sweden
Graham Potter orders Sweden players to reveal nothing
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Graham Potter orders Sweden players to reveal nothing

Graham Potter has kept a lid on tactical matters ahead of the fateful match against Ukraine. He does not want to say whether he is sticking with a four-back line
Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup
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Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup

Win or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer
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