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The Star's Response to Criticism: "Never Been Better"

Big win against Azerbaijan and group win in Nations League. The road there consisted largely of revenge, according to Dejan Kulusevski.

The Star's Response to Criticism: "Never Been Better"

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

Offensive, entertaining, and most importantly: The national team wins and the potential for improvement is significant, according to national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. We have a lot to improve.

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

It was not Alexander Isak's evening when Sweden defeated Azerbaijan 6–0. First, he got a goal disallowed due to an incorrect offside, then he missed a penalty.

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

The Giant Talent's Nightmare: Subbed off Injured

Yasin Ayari has delivered yet another magnificent performance. But it had to be interrupted prematurely.

The Giant Talent's Nightmare: Subbed off Injured

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.

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Jesper Karlström and Sebastian Nanasi play from the start. Otherwise, national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers a lot of changes against Azerbaijan in the Nations League finale.

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Interrupted match can decide Sweden's World Championship fate

The Nations League can become a backdoor to the World Championship 2026 for the Swedish football men – but an abandoned match between Romania and Kosovo may come to decide Sweden's fate. "It's certainly a bit weird", says association captain Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Interrupted match can decide Sweden's World Championship fate

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.

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

Ayari on the praise: "I just do my best"

In a short time, Yasin Ayari has established himself in what is considered the world's best league and in the national team. The 21-year-old is the midfielder of the autumn in Swedish football.

Ayari on the praise: "I just do my best"

Late decisions for Tomasson – players with "problems"

Injuries, burdens, and then a suspension. Jon Dahl Tomasson has a lot to consider when it comes to the starting eleven against Azerbaijan.

Late decisions for Tomasson – players with "problems"

The Legend's New Role: "Being Like a Sponge"

Sebastian Larsson is learning a new profession. Only two years after the end of his player career, he stepped in as the national team's second assistant coach.

The Legend's New Role: "Being Like a Sponge"

He was very down in the locker room

Already after 25 minutes, the national football team's captain, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, limped off. The defender suffered a new injury shortly after returning to the football pitch.

He was very down in the locker room

Jon Dahl Tomasson: "A fantastic feeling"

Sweden wins its group in the Nations League and advances to the B-division. National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson is proud of his team.

Jon Dahl Tomasson: "A fantastic feeling"

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

Some of the continent's top strikers should not be stuck in European football's basement. So goodbye, C-division.

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

The Team Captain's Nightmare - Injured against Slovakia

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf slammed his palms into the grass on the Strawberry arena in frustration, time and time again. Then he ripped off the captain's armband and left the pitch.

The Team Captain's Nightmare - Injured against Slovakia

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.

The national team starts against Slovakia

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

It's now that it can be decided in the Nations League. Victory against Slovakia and Sweden becomes group winner.

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

Rooting for his hat-trick: "Nice memory"

He is perhaps the hottest football striker in the world right now. Viktor Gyökeres' hat-trick against Manchester City, when his Sporting beat the top team 4–1 in the Champions League, is the biggest so far in his career.

Rooting for his hat-trick: "Nice memory"

"Kulusevski: We're going out and doing what we love"

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson and the players call it a final. The national team's supporters are hooked.

"Kulusevski: We're going out and doing what we love"

From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The bottom was reached in Baku. It couldn't get any worse and a "Resign all"-mood prevailed.

From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

The offensive national team trio Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Dejan Kulusevski receive great international attention. A bit under the radar, centre-back Isak Hien sneaks by.

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

Bolin misses the gathering – Lidberg is called in

Malmö FF talent Hugo Bolin is written off the national team squad for the Nations League matches due to his injured foot. Instead, national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson calls up striker Isac Lidberg.

Bolin misses the gathering – Lidberg is called in

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Ken Sema scored his first national team goal, Sebastian Nanasi made sure the word "success" was used in its proper context. Still, neither of them dare assume they will start in the group final against Slovakia in the Nations League.

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

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.

Bad weather disrupted training - "Balloons that were released"