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This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifying match against Poland
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This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifying match against Poland

Graham Potter makes two changes to the starting lineup for the national team's crucial match against Poland tonight.
The duel that could decide the drama - Gyökeres vs Lewandowski for a World Cup spot
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The duel that could decide the drama - Gyökeres vs Lewandowski for a World Cup spot

The match within the match at one of the hottest and most important internationals played at Strawberry Arena: Sweden's Viktor Gyökeres versus Poland's Robert Lewandowski. The winner of that duel could very well be the one who makes it to the World Cup this summer
Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party
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Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party

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
He will stop Lewandowski - I'm looking forward to it
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He will stop Lewandowski - I'm looking forward to it

Carl Starfelt rates his performance against Ukraine as his best so far for the national team. He knows something similar will be required on Tuesday
Injury rules Isak Hien out of Sweden's crucial match
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Injury rules Isak Hien out of Sweden's crucial match

Injury rules centre-back Isak Hien out. The defender has withdrawn from the men's national team squad three days before the crucial home match against Poland in the fight for a World Cup spot
Starfelt on strong showing, did a good job
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Starfelt on strong showing, did a good job

Isak Hien left the arena in Valencia without speaking to the media in the mixed zone. Most indications are that the injury will rule him out of the playoff final against Poland
Isak Hien injured, didn't look positive
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Isak Hien injured, didn't look positive

Star centre-back Isak Hien was injured in the first half of Sweden's 3-1 win over Ukraine in the playoff semi-final. It didn't look good for Hien, Sweden head coach Graham Potter told Viaplay
Hat-trick by Gyökeres in the fateful match called world class by Potter
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Hat-trick by Gyökeres in the fateful match called world class by Potter

He gladly carried all the burdens on his broad shoulders in the most important match for the national football team in years. Viktor Gyökeres did more than that
Graham Potter orders Sweden players to reveal nothing
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Graham Potter orders Sweden players to reveal nothing

Graham Potter has kept a lid on tactical matters ahead of the fateful match against Ukraine. He does not want to say whether he is sticking with a four-back line
Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup
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Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup

Win or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer
Isak misses Sweden's World Cup playoff, Potter says it is too early
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Isak misses Sweden's World Cup playoff, Potter says it is too early

Striker 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
Williot Swedberg match hero as Celta Vigo advance to Europa League round of 16
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Williot Swedberg match hero as Celta Vigo advance to Europa League round of 16

Celta Vigo have advanced to the round of 16 in the Europa League. Swede Williot Swedberg scored the only goal as the Spanish club beat Greek side PAOK 1-0 in the playoff
Swedberg's success: "I am very happy"
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Swedberg's success: "I am very happy"

Williot Swedberg's success caused the greatness of Real Madrid to shake and finally fall. The truth is that I can barely think right now, the Swedish striker tells the newspaper La Voz de Galicia
Swedberg's big moment – downing Real Madrid
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Swedberg's big moment – downing Real Madrid

He was dismissed by former national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. But with Celta Vigo in the Spanish league, Williot Swedberg delivers – and on the biggest stage
Draw for Sweden in World Cup qualifiers
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Draw for Sweden in World Cup qualifiers

Sleepy, slow pace but a beautiful end to a miserable World Cup qualifying campaign. 30-year-old debutant Gustav Lundgren scored late to draw 1-1 against Slovenia and save the national team from an embarrassing fifth straight loss
Done: Potter makes nine changes to the starting eleven
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Done: Potter makes nine changes to the starting eleven

Roony Bardghji and Gustav Lundgren will get their chance from the start. Graham Potter makes major changes to the men's football team's starting eleven for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia
Guide: Last test before the playoffs – Isak starting?
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Guide: Last test before the playoffs – Isak starting?

In the best of all worlds, the national team at home at Strawberry Arena would have celebrated that the World Cup playoffs are postponed until the summer. The sometimes brutal reality came in between
Match guide: Up for proof for Potter
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Match guide: Up for proof for Potter

Five intense days in Marbella. Graham Potter and the players have never had more time together
Potter offered a scare – the debutant was shocked
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Potter offered a scare – the debutant was shocked

Injured star Viktor Gyökeres is missing from Graham Potter's first squad as Sweden's national team captain. At the same time, the Englishman offers a couple of scares
Sweden Must Defeat Kosovo for World Championship Qualification Hopes
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Sweden Must Defeat Kosovo for World Championship Qualification Hopes

World Championship qualification is so far a complete Swedish failure. Yet, to the highest degree, there is a chance to reach the finals in North America next summer
Sweden Faces Switzerland in Crucial World Championship Qualifier
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Sweden Faces Switzerland in Crucial World Championship Qualifier

All players trained on Thursday ahead of the national football team's World Championship qualifying match against Switzerland. Some question marks exist regarding Isak Hien and Anton Salétros
Tomasson's Offensive Strategy Faces Challenges in World Cup Qualifiers
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Tomasson's Offensive Strategy Faces Challenges in World Cup Qualifiers

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson's offensive playing idea sets high demands on the defense. Initially in the World Championship qualification, however, it has not gone as planned
Tomasson Unfazed by Olsen Controversy Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
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Tomasson Unfazed by Olsen Controversy Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson puts no focus on Robin Olsen-gate ahead of the decisive matches in the World Championship qualification. I have talked to some players about it, but I will not put more energy into it, says the Dane at a press conference
Noel Törnqvist Focuses on National Team After Mjällby's Near Championship Win
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Noel Törnqvist Focuses on National Team After Mjällby's Near Championship Win

One single goal separated Mjällby from a secured Swedish Championship gold. But goalkeeper Noel Törnqvist is not worried about any upcoming gold fever
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