With a packed stadium behind them, the national football team faces the final hurdle. If they can make it, the World Cup finals in North America await this summer. That would be extremely impressive, says centre-back Carl Starfelt, who is expected to play in place of the injured Isak Hien.
FootballThe season so far has, quite simply, been one long fucking misery. His club is in crisis, and he himself has suffered various injuries. But like a dandelion pushing itself up through the asphalt, the national team is on its way to the World Cup playoffs against all odds. "We are definitely going to the World Cup," says Lucas Bergvall.
SportsThe national football team is playing a crucial playoff final against Poland for a place in this summer's World Cup finals. In focus: Viktor Gyökeres, of course. The three goals against Ukraine are echoing across top international football.
FootballWin or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer. A playoff semi-final against Ukraine awaits on a neutral field.
FootballStriker Alexander Isak has not been selected for the men's World Cup playoff against Ukraine. The Liverpool player has not returned to action after breaking his leg. This was too soon for him, says national team captain Graham Potter.
FootballThe men's national team must win two playoff matches to reach the World Cup finals this summer. If Sweden fails, national team coach Graham Potter will still be allowed to continue - he has extended his contract until 2030. "It's a big day for me," says the 50-year-old, declining to discuss Sweden's injury crisis.
SportsThe government is providing a contribution of SEK 70 million to the UN migration agency, IOM, to increase returns to Syria, Somalia and Afghanistan, among other things. A similar, much-debated support to Somalia last year has yielded good results, according to Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
Swedish politicsThe European Parliament has approved the EU's first list of so-called safe countries of origin for asylum seekers.
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