Now the seriousness begins in the European Championship in football. Sweden settles with England for a place in the semifinals. Here are the conditions before Thursday's quarterfinal in Zürich.
FootballWho 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. He has meant incredibly much for Swedish football, says team captain Kosovare Asllani.
FootballSmaller balls, shorter matches and a pitch that most resembled a clay pit. 1984 Sweden took its so far only gold in a major championship. When the women's football team 41 years later will try to break the title drought, a lot has happened with the sport.
FootballThe 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 1.1 million more on the more accessible SVT2.
TV & filmSweden will meet England in the European Championship quarterfinal in Zürich. This is clear since the reigning European Champion defeated Wales and France won against the Netherlands in the conclusion of group D.
SportsA yellow wall carries Sweden through the European Championship in football. The audience support is unmatched, the Swedish team means. It's the biggest I've been a part of, says veteran Linda Sembrant.
FootballEngland, France – or maybe the Netherlands. Tonight it will be decided which opponent awaits Sweden in the quarterfinals of the European Championship in football on Thursday. England I feel that we have a little momentum against, without being too cocky, says Magdalena Eriksson.
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