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The Men's Attitude Inspires in the Hunt for a European Championship Spot

The men's national team inspires when the women's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson plans for the European Championship qualifying decider against Serbia. It's the attitudes that we like, he says.

The Men's Attitude Inspires in the Hunt for a European Championship Spot

Start against Luxembourg from the beginning

The backline talent Hanna Wijk gets the chance from the start in tonight's European Championship qualifier against Luxembourg. Wijk plays to the right in the backline, alongside others such as Magdalena Eriksson who is back after a knee injury.

Start against Luxembourg from the beginning

New Swedish goal fest tonight?

On Friday, it became 4-0. Now, national team captain Peter Gerhardsson is hoping for an even bigger goal fest tonight in the return match against Luxembourg.

New Swedish goal fest tonight?

Unimpressive Sweden as Expected Totally Dominant

It will not go down in history as one of Sweden's most impressive national team matches. Nevertheless, it sends the women's football team a big step closer to the European Championship.

Unimpressive Sweden as Expected Totally Dominant

Kafaji from start – Asllani on the bench

Arsenal's Rosa Kafaji starts for Sweden in tonight's European Championship playoff in football away against Luxembourg. The 21-year-old gets the chance ahead of midfield veteran Kosovare Asllani.

Kafaji from start – Asllani on the bench

Sweden top favorite – but has stumbled before

Sweden is a huge favorite in tonight's European Championship playoff against Luxembourg. But Blågult has learned the hard way what lack of focus can mean against "minnow nations".

Sweden top favorite – but has stumbled before

Wing-back gets her chance as Sweden chases the European Championship

Several players are back in the national team. One is included for the first time.

Wing-back gets her chance as Sweden chases the European Championship

Arsenal's Draw: New Home Arena

Women's football in England is growing rapidly. For Arsenal's part, it means, for example, that the women's team has now got the same main arena as the men's team.

Arsenal's Draw: New Home Arena

Jakobsson becomes teammates with Asllani

London City Lionesses continue to attract Swedish national team players to the English second division. Striker veteran Sofia Jakobsson has signed a two-year contract, the football club announces on its website.

Jakobsson becomes teammates with Asllani

Jakobsson leaves – may become teammates with Asllani

The Swedish national team player Sofia Jakobsson is leaving her American club San Diego Wave. Now she is rumored to be heading to ambitious London City Lionesses.

Jakobsson leaves – may become teammates with Asllani

Sweden misses direct spot to European Championship: "Just emptiness"

It will be a nervous autumn for the Swedish women's football team. After 0-0 at home against England, Sweden is forced to play a playoff for a spot in the European Championship next year.

Sweden misses direct spot to European Championship: "Just emptiness"

This is how Sweden starts in the decisive match

On Friday, the stars rested. Tonight, they are back as expected in Sweden's starting eleven.

This is how Sweden starts in the decisive match

Everything ahead of tonight's European Championship qualifying decider

A win sends Sweden to the European Championship. Otherwise, an uncertain playoff awaits the Swedish women's football team.

Everything ahead of tonight's European Championship qualifying decider

Promising a Swedish Championship Summer 2025: "No Discussion"

It's a summer with two major football championships – but without Sweden. The blue-yellow ladies will make sure it's not repeated next year.

Promising a Swedish Championship Summer 2025: "No Discussion"

Swedish winger – Ijeh from start

The Milan striker Evelyn Ijeh is one of several surprising names in Sweden's starting eleven in tonight's European Championship qualifying match against France in Dijon. The 22-year-old will thus make his A-national team debut.

Swedish winger – Ijeh from start

Now the European Championship qualifying is to be decided for the Swedes

Save players who risk suspension in the European Championship qualifying decider? Or give key players, who haven't played a match in a long time, playing time? National team captain Peter Gerhardsson has a few things to consider ahead of tonight's European Championship qualifying match against France. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Now the European Championship qualifying is to be decided for the Swedes

To Secure a European Championship Spot Without Being in Match Form

Two crucial European Championship qualifying matches await Sweden's women's national team. However, the majority of the players are not in match form.

To Secure a European Championship Spot Without Being in Match Form

Rubensson: "My body was like a machine back then"

Last year, she was named Sweden's best female football player. This year, Elin Rubensson has had her season disrupted by minor injuries.

Rubensson: "My body was like a machine back then"

Sweden's weapon ahead of the decisive match: "It's an advantage"

It will be a thrilling conclusion to the EM qualification in football. And there, Sweden has an ace up its sleeve that its rivals France and England lack: Swedish women's football players.

Sweden's weapon ahead of the decisive match: "It's an advantage"

Björn injured – misses Ireland match

Sweden's women's footballers will have to manage without Nathalie Björn in tonight's Euro qualifying match against Ireland at Friends Arena. Chelsea's back is injured and is replaced by Hanna Lundkvist.

Björn injured – misses Ireland match

The Public is Waiting – Tonight the EM Hunt Continues

Over 20,000 tickets have been sold for tonight's EM qualification match at Friends Arena between Sweden and Ireland. It therefore looks like it will be one of the largest public festivals ever for the women's national team.

The Public is Waiting – Tonight the EM Hunt Continues