As Sweden and many other national teams battle for playoff spots in the World Cup, host nation, the United States, will play a completely meaningless match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Thursday's World Cup matches - when three groups will be decided.
SportsAnd there Cristiano Ronaldo got it at the World Cup, the last of the superstars. One who is happy is Anthony Elanga. How old is he? 39? 40? 41! You have to respect how Ronaldo continues, says the Swedish national team striker.
SportsThe Swedish defense debacle raises several questions. For Lars Lagerbäck, it is clear how Swedish football should work going forward. We must realize we have to start educating players in defense, says the former national team coach.
FootballJubilation after the opener, a dense darkness after the splendor in Houston. National team supporters are thrown between emotional extremes. Of course, 5–1 and 1–5 also affect the mood in the national team.
SportsNational team midfielder Lucas Bergvall reportedly wants to leave Premier League club Tottenham. According to The Athletic, the 20-year-old has informed club management of his decision.
FootballDon't be discouraged by the midsummer nightmare, Sweden. The fate of your World Cup campaign is still in your own hands. All you have to do is win the last match, and things will look good again, says forward Viktor Gyökeres.
FootballBringing in high-profile coach Hervé Renard didn't help; Tunisia had no chance against Japan. Now Sweden must beat Japan to automatically secure a place in the round of 32.
SportsSweden went from a 5–1 win against Tunisia in Monterrey to a 1–5 loss in Houston. The Netherlands brutally exposed the shortcomings of the Swedish defense. But there is hope despite the rout. Sweden still has a chance to advance to the round of 16 in the World Cup.
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