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Gyökeres and Rytting Kaneryd Nominated for Ballon d'Or

The Swedish national team stars Viktor Gyökeres and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd are nominated for the Ballon d'Or – the prize for the world's best football players. .

Gyökeres and Rytting Kaneryd Nominated for Ballon d'Or

European Championship Players Urged to Promote Knee Injury Prevention Training

A Swedish training model to prevent serious knee injuries is used all over the world. Martin Hägglund, professor of physiotherapy, urges several athletes to talk about it to increase knowledge.

European Championship Players Urged to Promote Knee Injury Prevention Training

Swedish Players Earn Over 500,000 Kronor Despite Euro Championship Loss

Sweden's European Championship adventure stopped in the quarterfinals after a bitter loss on penalties against England. But as a plaster on the wounds, the Swedish players get to travel home from Switzerland over half a million kronor richer.

Swedish Players Earn Over 500,000 Kronor Despite Euro Championship Loss

Sweden's Lineup Changes for European Championship Quarterfinal vs England

Hanna Lundkvist takes a place as right back and Julia Zigiotti Olme is back on central midfield. These are the only two changes in the Swedish starting eleven for this evening's European Championship quarter-final against England.

Sweden's Lineup Changes for European Championship Quarterfinal vs England

Sweden vs England: European Championship Quarterfinal Preview

Now the seriousness begins in the European Championship in football. Sweden settles with England for a place in the semifinals.

Sweden vs England: European Championship Quarterfinal Preview

Peter Gerhardsson's Impact on Swedish Football Celebrated

Who was the new national team captain? The players had no idea. Eight years later, Peter Gerhardsson has transformed the national football team fundamentally – and is being praised before his potentially last match.

Peter Gerhardsson's Impact on Swedish Football Celebrated

Sweden's Euro Matches on Viaplay Sport See Viewer Drop

The European Championship is a success for Sweden and ranks high on the TV top. But this week's two Swedish matches were broadcast on the new channel Viaplay Sport and lost viewers compared to the premiere which had 1.

Sweden's Euro Matches on Viaplay Sport See Viewer Drop

Sweden Defeats Germany 4-1 in Dramatic European Championship Match

Who will stop Sweden in the European Championship? Not world ranked third Germany. The football ladies took their third straight win, 4–1, after a highly dramatic group final.

Sweden Defeats Germany 4-1 in Dramatic European Championship Match

Gerhardsson's Bold Lineup Changes for Sweden vs Germany Match

Peter Gerhardsson makes several changes in the Swedish starting eleven for this evening's group final against Germany. Among other things, he throws in both Magdalena Eriksson and Fridolina Rolfö from the start for the first time in this year's European Championship.

Gerhardsson's Bold Lineup Changes for Sweden vs Germany Match

Why Sweden Should Win Against Germany Tonight in Euro Group Final

Sweden is already clear for the quarterfinal in the European Championship in football. But there are still good reasons to win tonight's group final against Germany.

Why Sweden Should Win Against Germany Tonight in Euro Group Final

Gerhardsson Reflects on Surprising Decisions Ahead of Sweden vs Germany

Sweden has a perfect starting position ahead of the group final against Germany. On such occasions, Peter Gerhardsson usually can come up with anything.

Gerhardsson Reflects on Surprising Decisions Ahead of Sweden vs Germany

Sweden Faces Germany in European Championship Group Final

The quarterfinal is already secured. Now it's about winning the group.

Sweden Faces Germany in European Championship Group Final

Childhood Friends Achieve European Championship Dream Together

To fulfill one's European Championship dream is granted to few. Think then to be able to do it with one's very best friends beside you.

Childhood Friends Achieve European Championship Dream Together

Asllani Praises Sweden's Determination in 3-0 Win Over Poland

Sweden is clear for the quarterfinals in the European Championship. The 3–0 win against Poland also means that a draw against Germany on Saturday will be enough to take home the group win.

Asllani Praises Sweden's Determination in 3-0 Win Over Poland

Sweden vs Poland: Rolfö Benched Again, Two Lineup Changes

Fridolina Rolfö will also start this evening's European Championship match against Poland on the bench. But Sweden makes two changes compared to the premiere win against Denmark.

Sweden vs Poland: Rolfö Benched Again, Two Lineup Changes

Record Heat Challenges Swedish Team Ahead of European Championship

Record heat paralyzes Europe. The Swedish European Championship squad in football is not spared.

Record Heat Challenges Swedish Team Ahead of European Championship

European Championship Stars Support Families Amid High Costs in Switzerland

After empty World Championship stands two years ago, the national team players get support on site from their families during the European Championship summer. However, expensive Switzerland means that some players support their loved ones economically.

European Championship Stars Support Families Amid High Costs in Switzerland

Angeldahl Scores Despite Injury in European Championship Warm-Up

Substituted at half-time and interviews afterwards with a heavily bandaged left foot. But there is no danger for the European Championship, emphasizes Filippa Angeldahl after the 2–0 win in the European Championship rehearsal against Norway.

Angeldahl Scores Despite Injury in European Championship Warm-Up

Blackstenius Leads Sweden to Victory in European Championship Warm-Up

Sweden's – and Stina Blackstenius' – goal form holds up. The Arsenal star – who has been tipped by teammates to become the top scorer in the European Championship – scored the first goal when Sweden beat Norway 2–0 in the dress rehearsal.

Blackstenius Leads Sweden to Victory in European Championship Warm-Up

Smilla Holmberg Starts for Sweden in European Championship Warm-Up

Hammarby talent Smilla Holmberg gets the chance from the start in Sweden's European Championship rehearsal. The 18-year-old steps in on the right back position in tonight's match against Norway in Oslo.

Smilla Holmberg Starts for Sweden in European Championship Warm-Up

Sweden Faces Decision on Injured Star Rolfö for European Championship

The injured star player Fridolina Rolfö is an unwritten European Championship card. Does Sweden dare to wait a bit into the tournament to get the 31-year-old ready to play? She is a player you want when it gets tough, says centre-back Magdalena Eriksson.

Sweden Faces Decision on Injured Star Rolfö for European Championship

English Women's Super League Expands to 14 Teams for 2026-2027 Season

The women's top league in football in England is expanded with two teams. From the 2026-2027 season, the Super League will consist of 14 clubs.

English Women's Super League Expands to 14 Teams for 2026-2027 Season

Sweden Announces Squad for European Championship in Switzerland

Sweden's squad for the European Championship in football in Switzerland has been selected. Here is national team coach Peter Gerhardsson's squad with 23 players.

Sweden Announces Squad for European Championship in Switzerland

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd Extends Chelsea Contract Through 2027

The Swedish national team star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd extends with the English football club Chelsea. The Swede has signed a contract that extends over the 2026–2027 season.

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd Extends Chelsea Contract Through 2027