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Sweden's National Team Faces Northern Ireland with New Lineup Changes

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson is introducing several changes in the starting lineup in tonight's national team match against Northern Ireland. Benjamin Nygren makes his debut from the start – alongside Alexander Isak in the attack.

Sweden's National Team Faces Northern Ireland with New Lineup Changes

Hybrid Grass Revitalizes Sweden's National Football Arena

A national arena for football with a grass pitch that does not meet the standards. This description will soon be history – if the new hybrid grass on Strawberry arena delivers what it promises.

Hybrid Grass Revitalizes Sweden's National Football Arena

Sweden Seeks Redemption Against Northern Ireland After Luxembourg Loss

The national football team is with its back against the wall after the 0-1 debacle against Luxembourg. Therefore, Tuesday evening's meeting with Northern Ireland suddenly takes on a completely different significance.

Sweden Seeks Redemption Against Northern Ireland After Luxembourg Loss

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

What: Luxembourg-Sweden, national football team, men. Where: Stade de Luxembourg.

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

Benjamin Nygren's Surprise Call-Up to Sweden's National Soccer Team

Benjamin Nygren was sitting at home on the couch with his girlfriend when his mobile phone rang. The display showed a foreign number he didn't recognize.

Benjamin Nygren's Surprise Call-Up to Sweden's National Soccer Team

Robin Olsen Reflects on National Team Journey Ahead of World Championship

It is the last trip with the national team he has belonged to for ten years. The final destination is somewhere in North America.

Robin Olsen Reflects on National Team Journey Ahead of World Championship

Injured Gyökeres misses the gathering: "Had problems"

The Swedish attacking star Viktor Gyökeres will miss the national team gathering. He had problems all last week and over the weekend, says national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Injured Gyökeres misses the gathering: "Had problems"

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Anthony Elanga never answered when national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson called him on the phone after the quarrel. Now the two have spoken and the Nottingham star is back in the national team.

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Film about Father and Son Wins Short Film Prize in Gothenburg

Viktor Johansson wins the short film prize Startsladden for his film "True artist". The prize was awarded during the Gothenburg film festival.

Film about Father and Son Wins Short Film Prize in Gothenburg

Plymouth's Cup Sensation - Knocked Out Premier League Club

The favorites delivered the most across the board in the English FA Cup's third round on Saturday. With one clear exception.

Plymouth's Cup Sensation - Knocked Out Premier League Club

Falk and Johansson Goalkeepers of the Year

Jennifer Falk and Viktor Johansson - not unexpectedly, they are the goalkeepers of the year in Swedish football. For Häcken's and the women's national team's goalkeeper, it is the third time she receives the award.

Falk and Johansson Goalkeepers of the Year

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Jesper Karlström and Sebastian Nanasi play from the start. Otherwise, national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers a lot of changes against Azerbaijan in the Nations League finale.

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

The group win and promotion to the B-division were secured by the national football team on Saturday. One task remains before the national team year is over: Azerbaijan at home at Strawberry arena tonight.

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

Late decisions for Tomasson – players with "problems"

Injuries, burdens, and then a suspension. Jon Dahl Tomasson has a lot to consider when it comes to the starting eleven against Azerbaijan.

Late decisions for Tomasson – players with "problems"

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

It's now that it can be decided in the Nations League. Victory against Slovakia and Sweden becomes group winner.

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Ken Sema scored his first national team goal, Sebastian Nanasi made sure the word "success" was used in its proper context. Still, neither of them dare assume they will start in the group final against Slovakia in the Nations League.

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Bad weather disrupted training - "Balloons that were released"

The red weather warning in Spain forces the national football team to return home prematurely. The rain poured down, the thunder roared and today's training had to be interrupted after a little over half a session.

Bad weather disrupted training - "Balloons that were released"

Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

Emil Forsberg is back in the national football team. However, Anthony Elanga - who plays for the successful team Nottingham - does not get a place in the squad for the Nations League finale.

Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

Tomasson on Hien: "Devours attackers for breakfast"

Jon Dahl Tomasson scored goals for Denmark and a number of clubs. But one thing the national team's head coach is happy about - that he avoided meeting Isak Hien during his career.

Tomasson on Hien: "Devours attackers for breakfast"

"This is what happens in football"

The disappointment was of course palpable over the lost 2-0 lead against Slovakia. But Dejan Kulusevski tries to see the bright side of things.

"This is what happens in football"

"Johansson: 'Just forget and put it in the garage'"

Sweden lost 2-0 to 2-2 against Slovakia. The Slovakian reduction was caused by a mistake from goalkeeper Viktor Johansson.

"Johansson: 'Just forget and put it in the garage'"

Ayari and Sema celebrated – but not as winners

Yasin Ayari and Ken Sema celebrated their first national team goals. The national team was on its way to a tough win.

Ayari and Sema celebrated – but not as winners

The national team build-up takes shape – with many new names

The national team under Jon Dahl Tomasson is a construction site or as he repeatedly says in English with a Danish accent: We are under construction. Hardly anyone who has followed his squad and team selections has missed the large flow of players in and out.

The national team build-up takes shape – with many new names

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

The injury list just gets longer and longer. The latest player to withdraw: St Pauli's Eric Smith.

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities