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This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifiers, difficult match
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This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifiers, difficult match

They beat Italy last time. The same eleven will get the chance again
Swedish stars take over England: Best league
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Swedish stars take over England: Best league

The English league has become the Swedish league. The large influx of blue and yellow players is starting to get on the nerves of the other Super League stars, says Julia Zigiotti Olme - one of five Swedes at Manchester United
Tony Gustavsson coached from the stands despite everything
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Tony Gustavsson coached from the stands despite everything

Suspended and sent to the stands, Tony Gustavsson was still able, somewhat unexpectedly, to control his national football team from afar.
Rolfö on the bench - 19-year-old makes Sweden national team debut
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Rolfö on the bench - 19-year-old makes Sweden national team debut

19-year-old Bella Andersson will make her debut for Sweden in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Italy. It will be the Real Madrid defender's debut for the senior national team
Guide: Women's European Championship hopefuls are Sweden's first obstacle in World Cup qualifying
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Guide: Women's European Championship hopefuls are Sweden's first obstacle in World Cup qualifying

Last summer, Italy was on the verge of reaching the European Championship final. For Sweden's women's football team, Italy — nicknamed "Le Azzurre" and hailing from the tip of the Italian boot — is the first obstacle in the hunt for a World Cup ticket
Swedish injury crisis: Fridolina Rolfö selected as defender for 2027 World Cup qualifiers
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Swedish injury crisis: Fridolina Rolfö selected as defender for 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Injury crisis in the back line. Manchester United star Fridolina Rolfö has been selected as a defender as the women's national team begins qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil
Swedish star's success – hat-trick against Liverpool
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Swedish star's success – hat-trick against Liverpool

Earlier this week she received the award for Forward of the Year. In the League Cup away match against Liverpool, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd celebrated – with a hat-trick
Nathalie Björn receives the Diamond Ball: "Proud"
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Nathalie Björn receives the Diamond Ball: "Proud"

Nathalie Björn is Sweden's best footballer in 2025. It's the first time a centre-back has been awarded the Diamond Ball
Sweden drops in world rankings
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Sweden drops in world rankings

National team captain Tony Gustavsson has had a tough start with the Swedish women's football team. This is also reflected in the world rankings – where Sweden has now dropped two places
Kaneryd goalscorer in the major championship
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Kaneryd goalscorer in the major championship

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd accounted for a goal and an assist as Chelsea crushed Roma in the Champions League 6–0.
Sweden was defeated again in the European Championship match: "We were hoping"
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Sweden was defeated again in the European Championship match: "We were hoping"

For the second time in a row, Sweden has lost out in the battle to host the Women's European Championship. Germany will instead host the championship in 2029
The national team dreams of a home European Championship: "Absolutely magical"
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The national team dreams of a home European Championship: "Absolutely magical"

Today, Sweden can be awarded the 2029 European Football Championship. Kosovare Asllani is keeping her fingers crossed – even though she herself won't be playing for that long
Guide: Will Sembrant finish with a bronze?
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Guide: Will Sembrant finish with a bronze?

A late goal leaves Sweden at a disadvantage in the race for a Nations League bronze. A victory against France, in Linda Sembrant's final international match, is required to secure the medal
Sweden lost in extra time: "Frustrating"
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Sweden lost in extra time: "Frustrating"

A big step forward. A long-awaited goal forward
Schröder on top again – this is how Sweden starts
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Schröder on top again – this is how Sweden starts

Tony Gustavsson looks to be building for the future already now. For the second match in a row he is giving several young, untested players a chance
Ready to risk the medal – for the future
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Ready to risk the medal – for the future

Sweden face France in a Nations League bronze medal match tonight. Then national team captain Tony Gustavsson is prepared to throw in untested players – even though it could cost him the victory
"Had the courage to fight for the development of women's football"
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"Had the courage to fight for the development of women's football"

The absence of Magdalena Eriksson in the national team is palpable. Gone is an excellent center back, a leader but also a voice that was happy to speak up
Gustavsson about the conversation: "There were some tears"
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Gustavsson about the conversation: "There were some tears"

One of Sweden's key players has unexpectedly resigned. Magdalena Eriksson's announcement was hard to accept for Tony Gustavsson
Asllani continued – several young people selected
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Asllani continued – several young people selected

Kosovare Asllani is in Sweden's squad for the third-place match against France in the Nations League. But there was also a lot of youth when Tony Gustavsson presented the squad
The Swede saved points against top team Chelsea
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The Swede saved points against top team Chelsea

Jumbo Liverpool took points at home against top team Chelsea in Super League football. Thank Beata Olsson for that
Kerr scored his first CL goals in two years
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Kerr scored his first CL goals in two years

Striker Sam Kerr is back in action, scoring twice as Chelsea thrashed St. Pölten 6-0 away – the 32-year-old's first goals in Champions League football in almost two years
Chelsea extended their points streak – Swedish goal assist
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Chelsea extended their points streak – Swedish goal assist

Chelsea extended their Women's Super League points streak to 33 consecutive games when they drew 1-1 in the London derby against Arsenal.
Here are Sweden's World Cup qualifying opponents: "It's itchy in one"
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Here are Sweden's World Cup qualifying opponents: "It's itchy in one"

The Swedish women's national team has never missed a World Cup before. In the qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, Sweden will face Italy, Denmark and Serbia – but regardless of their placement, the national team will reach the playoffs
Sweden Eyes Comeback Against Spain in Nations League Semifinal
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Sweden Eyes Comeback Against Spain in Nations League Semifinal

To turn around 0–4 against Spain, not even Tony Gustavsson believes in, despite home ground and a sold-out Gamla Ullevi behind them. But the players do
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