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Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party
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Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party

With a packed stadium behind them, the national football team faces the final hurdle. If they can make it, the World Cup finals in North America await this summer
Nordfeldt after the successful match: fantastically proud
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Nordfeldt after the successful match: fantastically proud

Kristoffer Nordfeldt took his chance when he got it. The AIK goalkeeper contributed strongly to Sweden's 3-1 victory in Valencia
Match hero Gyökeres praised as a fantastic player after hat-trick
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Match hero Gyökeres praised as a fantastic player after hat-trick

Viktor Gyökeres was the match hero for Sweden in the playoff semi-final against Ukraine. The attacking star scored a hat-trick in the hunt for a World Cup spot
Hat-trick by Gyökeres in the fateful match called world class by Potter
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Hat-trick by Gyökeres in the fateful match called world class by Potter

He gladly carried all the burdens on his broad shoulders in the most important match for the national football team in years. Viktor Gyökeres did more than that
Sweden opts for five-back line against Ukraine in World Cup playoff, Potter says it gives the right balance
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Sweden opts for five-back line against Ukraine in World Cup playoff, Potter says it gives the right balance

Sweden head coach Graham Potter has chosen Herman Johansson at right-back and is opting for a five-man back line in tonight's crucial match against Ukraine. Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres will start up front for Sweden
Allsvenskan profiles convinced Sweden will reach the World Cup
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Allsvenskan profiles convinced Sweden will reach the World Cup

World Cup or not? Allsvenskan profiles hope for blue-and-yellow luck in the playoff matches. "I believe in the Swedish national team," says Djurgården's Adam Ståhl ahead of Sweden's match against Ukraine
Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup
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Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup

Win or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer
He is Potter's choice: Kristoffer Nordfeldt to start against Ukraine in World Cup playoff
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He is Potter's choice: Kristoffer Nordfeldt to start against Ukraine in World Cup playoff

National team coach Graham Potter has made his goalkeeper selection. Veteran goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt will start against Ukraine in Thursday's World Cup playoff
Isak misses Sweden's World Cup playoff, Potter says it is too early
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Isak misses Sweden's World Cup playoff, Potter says it is too early

Striker Alexander Isak has not been selected for the men's World Cup playoff against Ukraine. The Liverpool player has not returned to action after breaking his leg
Gais to the semi-finals after turning the game around to beat AIK 3-2
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Gais to the semi-finals after turning the game around to beat AIK 3-2

Gais are through to the semi-finals of the Swedish Cup after a thrilling encounter against AIK at Hisingen. The match ended 3–2
Dream goals from teenage talent Zadok Yohanna took AIK to Swedish Cup quarter-finals
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Dream goals from teenage talent Zadok Yohanna took AIK to Swedish Cup quarter-finals

Nigerian teenage talent Zadok Yohanna got his chance from the start. And as he took it against Häcken, the 18-year-old shot AIK into the quarter-finals of the Swedish Cup
Widell Zetterström: "Very satisfied and proud"
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Widell Zetterström: "Very satisfied and proud"

Graham Potter showed no interest in investing in veteran Robin Olsen. Instead, he appointed Viktor Johansson as the national team's first goalkeeper
Guide: Last test before the playoffs – Isak starting?
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Guide: Last test before the playoffs – Isak starting?

In the best of all worlds, the national team at home at Strawberry Arena would have celebrated that the World Cup playoffs are postponed until the summer. The sometimes brutal reality came in between
Match guide: Up for proof for Potter
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Match guide: Up for proof for Potter

Five intense days in Marbella. Graham Potter and the players have never had more time together
Took off the cover – now fans know what he looks like
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Took off the cover – now fans know what he looks like

Two concussions forced national team goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström to take a long break. Once back, he played for five years with a head protector
After harsh words – Potter opens up to Olsen
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After harsh words – Potter opens up to Olsen

Robin Olsen is not in Graham Potter's first national team squad. But the new national team captain is keeping the door open for the goalkeeper
Potter offered a scare – the debutant was shocked
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Potter offered a scare – the debutant was shocked

Injured star Viktor Gyökeres is missing from Graham Potter's first squad as Sweden's national team captain. At the same time, the Englishman offers a couple of scares
AIK Draws with Häcken as IFK Göteborg Climbs Allsvenskan Table
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AIK Draws with Häcken as IFK Göteborg Climbs Allsvenskan Table

AIK bounced not back after the derby loss against Hammarby. After 2–2 at home against BK Häcken the team falls behind in the Allsvenskan top
Hammarby Keeps Gold Hopes Alive with Derby Win Over AIK
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Hammarby Keeps Gold Hopes Alive with Derby Win Over AIK

Mjällby will have to wait even longer to be crowned Swedish champions in football for the first time. Hammarby grasped the last straw for the SM gold after 2–1 in the derby against AIK
Sweden Must Defeat Kosovo for World Championship Qualification Hopes
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Sweden Must Defeat Kosovo for World Championship Qualification Hopes

World Championship qualification is so far a complete Swedish failure. Yet, to the highest degree, there is a chance to reach the finals in North America next summer
Sweden Faces Switzerland in Crucial World Championship Qualifier
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Sweden Faces Switzerland in Crucial World Championship Qualifier

All players trained on Thursday ahead of the national football team's World Championship qualifying match against Switzerland. Some question marks exist regarding Isak Hien and Anton Salétros
Tomasson Unfazed by Olsen Controversy Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
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Tomasson Unfazed by Olsen Controversy Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson puts no focus on Robin Olsen-gate ahead of the decisive matches in the World Championship qualification. I have talked to some players about it, but I will not put more energy into it, says the Dane at a press conference
Noel Törnqvist Focuses on National Team After Mjällby's Near Championship Win
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Noel Törnqvist Focuses on National Team After Mjällby's Near Championship Win

One single goal separated Mjällby from a secured Swedish Championship gold. But goalkeeper Noel Törnqvist is not worried about any upcoming gold fever
AIK Draws with Gais After Stunning Goal by Bersant Celina
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AIK Draws with Gais After Stunning Goal by Bersant Celina

AIK and Gais shared the points. 1–1 was the final result after a dream goal by AIK's Bersant Celina
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