The World Cup is being played in three countries - and the opening ceremony will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Now FIFA has announced which artists will perform.
FootballJapan's Nintendo said it is raising the price of its Switch 2 gaming console after reporting a 71 percent rise in operating profit to 59.7 billion yen (about SEK 3.5 billion) for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. Despite the increase, that figure was lower than expected.
BusinessSweden lost the first match in the Beijer Hockey Games in Ängelholm. The Czech Republic proved too strong in an evenly contested match that ended 1–3.
Ice hockeyNew York Rangers star Mika Zibanejad has chosen to decline to participate in the World Hockey Championship in Switzerland. It opens up a chance and a spot for someone else, Zibanejad tells the podcast Sporthuset.
Ice hockeyThe first suspected case of hantavirus associated with the MV Hondius has been reported in the Netherlands. Around 30 people left the ship on April 24 to return to their home countries following the first death, the cruise company announced. Among them was a Swedish man.
WorldThe Golden Juniors took Tre Kronor by storm last week. If Viggo Björck goes with them to Switzerland, he could become Sweden's youngest World Cup player of all time. "You always hope to play in the World Cup," says the 18-year-old.
Ice hockeyCould this be the summer's wildest dream? Watch every World Cup match on TV and win nearly half a million kronor.
SportsThe war in the Middle East has created uncertainty over Iran's participation in the World Cup. FIFA has invited the Iranian Football Federation to talks.
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