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They have been present at 12 out of 21 World Cups by 2018. Throughout the World Cup history, Brazil became Sweden's historical rival. The two countries have met each other seven times but Sweden never won, with five victories for the Brazilian side and two draws.
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Sweden reached Russia by beating France in a group game on the way to finishing above the Netherlands in the table and reach the play-offs, when they overcame Italy. However, they arrived in Russia without a goal in their previous three matches and without Zlatan Ibrahimovic after his retirement from international football. Indeed, Janne Andersson'...
South Korea did not win a game at the 2014 World Cup and they now face a battle to qualify from a tough group after this lacklustre performance. Having qualified by finishing second behind Iran in a six-team group, they were hoping to at least match their efforts of 2010 when they reached the last 16 in South Africa. But this was a lethargic displa...
Sweden coach Janne Andersson:"I felt the wait for the VAR was unnecessary. There was no doubt that the penalty should have been called straightaway. Luckily the referee had VAR to help him to be able to make the right decision. "Today's match was so much more important to win after Germany lost. But we were focused on winning the game anyway. The o...
This was Sweden's first win in their opening match at a World Cup since beating Mexico 3-0 as hosts in 1958, drawing five and losing two since then.South Korea lost their opening match at a World Cup for the first time since 1998.Sweden's goal was the first they have scored in 402 minutes of international football.South Korea are winless in seven World Cup matches (D2 L5), losing their last three in a row.Sweden face Germany in Sochi on Saturday 23 June (19:00 BST) while South Korea play at 16:00 on the same day against Mexico in Rostov-on-Don.
Jun 18, 2018 · 2018 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage. Sweden. WLWWL. 1-0-0, 3 PTS. South Korea. WDLWW. 0-0-1, 0 PTS. Andreas Granqvist- 65' Pen. Summary. Report. Commentary. Statistics. Line-Ups. Andreas Granqvist's...
Jul 6, 2018 · Despite beating France, Sweden were runners-up to Les Bleus in their qualifying group although they did finish above the Netherlands. They then beat four-time world champions Italy 1-0 over...
Sweden's 12th participation at the World Cup was in Russia 2018. Previous appearances were in 1934, 1938, 1950, 1958, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1990, 1994, 2002. They failed to make the World Cup finals in 2010, 2014 and 2022. Sweden claimed fourth place in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
Jul 7, 2018 · England reached the World Cup semi-final for the first time since Italia 90 as Harry Maguire and Dele Alli struck either side of the interval to beat Sweden in Samara.
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France won the match 4–2, claiming their second World Cup and becoming the fourth consecutive title won by a European team, after Italy in 2006, Spain in 2010, and Germany in 2014. Croatian player Luka Modrić was voted the tournament's best player, winning the Golden Ball .
