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            <title><![CDATA[18-year-old Michael Odinks named in Sweden’s World Cup qualifying squad]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[18-year-old prospect Michael Odinks has been named to Sweden’s squad for the World Cup qualifying games against Hungary and France.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:38:04 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sweden’s Simon Birgander relishing France test against Victor Wembanyama]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[National team center Simon Birgander measures 210 centimeters - but is still set to feel short in the World Cup qualifier against France. Then Birgander and Sweden will face world star Victor Wembanyama, 224 centimeters, for the first time.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:40:20 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pelle Larsson leads Sweden past Finland in World Cup qualifier opener]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The national basketball team began the decisive World Cup qualifiers with a huge scalp. Pelle Larsson scored 31 points as Finland was defeated 86-81 on the road. Our most important victory so far, says the NBA star.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:42:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sweden moves hyped World Cup qualifier against France to Avicii Arena: Goosebumps, says Riipinen]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Interest in watching the national basketball team's World Cup qualifying match against France was so great that the game was moved from Hovet to Avicii Arena. “It’s so cool. So big. We’re going to give back on the court,” says national team captain Mikko Riipinen at a press conference.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:43:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pelle Larsson leads Sweden past Slovenia and into World Cup qualifying second round]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pelle Larsson is the big name for Swedish basketball. The NBA player was the key man when Sweden defeated Slovenia 88-79 (50-45) away and advanced further in the World Cup qualifiers.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pelle Larsson leads star-studded Sweden in World Cup basketball qualifiers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pelle Larsson, Bobi Klintman, Elliot Cadeau, Viktor Gaddefors… The national basketball team looks sharper than ever - at least on paper. "It's a very, very strong squad. I have to admit that," says national team captain Mikko Riipinen ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:06:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Another loss, now a must-win match awaits as Sweden face Estonia in World Cup qualifying]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It was the Swedish national basketball team's third straight loss in World Cup qualifying when Estonia visited Stockholm. Sweden lost 77–88. "I think we are all a bit irritated and depressed right now," Ludvig Håkanson said on Expressen's broadcast after the match.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:04:16 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New loss – despite Håkanson's great play]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ludvig Håkanson almost managed to turn the game around on his own with his 34 points. But in the end, the basketball masters still fell to Slovenia, who won the World Cup qualifiers 94–83. We are clearly in a tough situation, says the 29-year-old.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:18:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sweden without a chance – crushed in the World Cup qualifying premiere]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sweden's basketball team lost big in their first match after their European Championship success this summer. The Czech Republic proved too difficult for a reserve-based Blue and Yellow team in the World Cup qualifying opener and won at home in Prague by 17 points, 97–80.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:24:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Several stars missing when Sweden qualifies for the World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sweden's basketball team will begin the World Cup qualifiers - without several of the stars who played in the round of 16 in the European Championship a couple of months ago.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:37:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swedish Referee Decision Sparks Controversy in Euro Championship Loss]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sweden shook the big favorite Turkey in the round of 16 in the European Championship, but fell after a giant upset with 79–85. Simon Birgander criticized the referee performance and a controversial decision in the last minute. I am disappointed with the referees, it is something all the time and I am incredibly tired of it, he says to SVT.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:52:01 GMT</pubDate>
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