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After the loss - Sweden need three must-win matches to qualify directly for the World Cup
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After the loss - Sweden need three must-win matches to qualify directly for the World Cup

Sweden has only won one match so far under Tony Gustavsson. Sweden will probably now need three straight wins to qualify directly for the World Cup
Nightmare ending for Sweden in World Cup qualifier against Denmark, so damn unfair
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Nightmare ending for Sweden in World Cup qualifier against Denmark, so damn unfair

Three hits on the post, a number of other narrow misses - and a late goal in extra time. Sweden suffered a stinging 1-2 loss in the World Cup qualifiers against Denmark
Schröder from the start for Sweden against Denmark
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Schröder from the start for Sweden against Denmark

Felicia Schröder gets a chance in midfield for the World Cup qualifier against Denmark. Meanwhile, Sofia Reidy will make her national team debut in tonight's match
Stina Blackstenius is the new captain - leading by example
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Stina Blackstenius is the new captain - leading by example

Four captains instead of just one. But most evidence suggests Stina Blackstenius will wear the captain's armband in the World Cup qualifier against Denmark tonight
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd likely to miss World Cup qualifier against Denmark, coach won’t risk key player
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Johanna Rytting Kaneryd likely to miss World Cup qualifier against Denmark, coach won’t risk key player

Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd looks set to miss the World Cup qualifier against Denmark. That would mean another key player would be absent
Guide: Sweden's hunt for a World Cup ticket to Brazil next year - meets Denmark
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Guide: Sweden's hunt for a World Cup ticket to Brazil next year - meets Denmark

Sweden were held to a 0–0 draw with Serbia last time out. Now group leader Denmark awaits in the next step in the fight for a World Cup ticket to Brazil next year
Rosa Kafaji wants to take the chance, says she has been ready for a couple of years
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Rosa Kafaji wants to take the chance, says she has been ready for a couple of years

Stina Blackstenius will captain Sweden in the World Cup qualifier against Denmark on Tuesday - if she starts. Meanwhile, Rosa Kafaji is ready to take over Kosovare Asllani's playing position
Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd could miss Sweden's World Cup qualifiers
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Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd could miss Sweden's World Cup qualifiers

Sweden has already lost a lot of regulars ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Denmark. Now Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd is also at risk of missing the match
Asllani injured her cruciate ligament, started to cry
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Asllani injured her cruciate ligament, started to cry

Kosovare Asllani twisted her left leg and was carried off on a stretcher. Now her club, London City Lionesses, has confirmed a cruciate ligament injury
Kosovare Asllani injured, carried off on a stretcher
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Kosovare Asllani injured, carried off on a stretcher

Nightmare scenes for the Swedish women's national team. National team captain Kosovare Asllani was injured in a league match against West Ham and had to be carried off on a stretcher
Blackstenius scores winning goal for Arsenal in London derby
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Blackstenius scores winning goal for Arsenal in London derby

Stina Blackstenius started on the bench in the London derby against London City. The Swedish international came off the bench and scored the winning goal in Arsenal's 2–0 victory
Asllani's criticism: Women's football has come further
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Asllani's criticism: Women's football has come further

Sweden's game was not up to World Cup qualifying standards, admits Kosovare Asllani. But neither was the stadium, she adds
Historic loss of points for Sweden after 0-0 draw with Serbia, captain says we will win
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Historic loss of points for Sweden after 0-0 draw with Serbia, captain says we will win

If the 1-0 win against Italy was a perfect start to the World Cup qualifiers, Saturday's performance in Stara Pazova was something else entirely. Sweden made a poor showing and dropped points against Serbia for the first time ever, drawing 0-0
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
Guide: Serbian star threatens Sweden in Women's World Cup qualifiers
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Guide: Serbian star threatens Sweden in Women's World Cup qualifiers

The last time Serbia faced Sweden, it was a big Swedish victory. But this time, Serbia has its superstar available
National team teammates: Asllani will go to the World Cup
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National team teammates: Asllani will go to the World Cup

She hasn't said it herself, but her national team teammates are sure of their view. Kosovare Asllani will certainly continue after the World Cup in Brazil
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
Asllani trusts the young players: They have taken charge
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Asllani trusts the young players: They have taken charge

Kosovare Asllani does not see a Swedish center-back crisis ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier against Italy. She sees the future
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
Sweden's World Cup qualifiers on the tip of the iceberg
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Sweden's World Cup qualifiers on the tip of the iceberg

Falk kept a clean sheet in her Liverpool debut
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Falk kept a clean sheet in her Liverpool debut

National team goalkeeper Jennifer Falk kept a clean sheet in her first match for Liverpool.
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
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