The World Cup is alive for the national team - and now the round of 16 awaits. Unclear where, unclear when. But it will come. Anthony Elanga's equalizer against Japan - 1-1 in Dallas - dramatically raises World Cup fever.
SportsThe list includes Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, poetry collections and books of essays. Gustaf Lagerbielke and Jacob Widell Zetterström are the national team's cultural figures. "It's fun to read," Lagerbielke says.
SportsThe big prospect Ivar Stenberg sent Sweden to the World Championship quarterfinals with a spectacular solo goal. It came in front of Mats Sundin, who is an advisor in Toronto - which will have the first pick in the NHL draft. "A Swedish legend," the 18-year-old said after a 4-2 win against Slovakia.
Ice hockeySHL newcomer Björklöven's dream signing has been confirmed. Forward Lucas Wallmark, 30, is returning home from Switzerland and has signed a six-year contract with Björklöven.
Ice hockeyWhen Viktor Gyökeres pushed the ball in to send his team to the World Cup, Graham Potter didn't really follow. "I looked towards the goal and suddenly the whole bench ran onto the field and I thought, 'Am I here?' It was like an out-of-body experience. A moment you were grateful to be part of," says the national captain.
FootballThe road to Olympic gold has become both longer and more difficult for Tre Kronor. But star defender Victor Hedman is choosing instead to focus on his team's development. It felt like things really started to click last time, he said of the victory in the group stage against Slovakia.
Ice hockeyAn unnecessary delay - and Tre Kronor lost their margin of victory against Slovakia, who had already secured victory in the group. "You don't want to put the team in that situation," says forward Lucas Raymond.
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