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How Graham Potter trolled Sweden to the World Cup

How Graham Potter trolled Sweden to the World Cup

Thu 11 Jun 2026 17:11 CEST

A well-rounded, calculated national team has struggled its way to the World Cup. What kind of magic trick has Graham Potter actually pulled off? "I've tried to figure it out myself," says defender Gabriel Gudmundsson about Sweden's transformation under the Englishman

World Cup day off - this is the national team's favorite sport

World Cup day off - this is the national team's favorite sport

Thu 11 Jun 2026 09:28 CEST

Despite the scorching heat, large parts of the World Cup squad are heading out for a round of golf. After four days at the base in Dallas, the national team players will have a day off from training

All worries gone - Starfelt free of back problems

All worries gone - Starfelt free of back problems

Wed 10 Jun 2026 21:29 CEST

Carl Starfelt was at home in Vigo with a backache that wouldn't go away. The World Cup was getting closer every day

Starfelt gives reassuring World Cup message, says he is hopeful

Starfelt gives reassuring World Cup message, says he is hopeful

Fri 29 May 2026 11:25 CEST

Carl Starfelt has not played a football match since March 31. The center-back is still hopeful of getting playing time in Sweden's warm-up matches before the World Cup

World Cup squad released - here are Potter's challenges

World Cup squad released - here are Potter's challenges

Mon 11 May 2026 13:35 CEST

With just over a month to go until the opening match against Tunisia, Graham Potter has made up his mind. He will release his national team's World Cup squad on Tuesday afternoon

He will stop Lewandowski - I'm looking forward to it

He will stop Lewandowski - I'm looking forward to it

Sat 28 Mar 2026 20:36 CET

Carl Starfelt rates his performance against Ukraine as his best so far for the national team. He knows something similar will be required on Tuesday

Starfelt on strong showing, did a good job

Starfelt on strong showing, did a good job

Fri 27 Mar 2026 12:28 CET

Isak Hien left the arena in Valencia without speaking to the media in the mixed zone. Most indications are that the injury will rule him out of the playoff final against Poland

Swedberg's success: "I am very happy"

Swedberg's success: "I am very happy"

Mon 8 Dec 2025 11:39 CET

Williot Swedberg's success caused the greatness of Real Madrid to shake and finally fall. The truth is that I can barely think right now, the Swedish striker tells the newspaper La Voz de Galicia