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World Cup 2018: Sweden v South Korea recap

Sweden edged to a 1-0 victory over a poor South Korea side thanks to a VAR assisted penalty. See how it all unfolded here.

World Cup 2018 • 18 Jun 18

It won't be the same without me - Zlatan

Sweden's former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said that his former team-mates should simply enjoy themselves at the World Cup because without him in the side there was no expectation.

World Cup 2018 • 14 Jun 18

Sweden fans always bring a dash of colour to the proceedings

World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Sweden

As we countdown to Russia 2018, we take a look at all 32 teams and suggest a reason to back them. With 20 days to the big kick-off it is the turn of Sweden.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play no part in this year's World Cuo

Sweden rule out Zlatan World Cup comeback

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not come out of international retirement to play for Sweden at the World Cup.

Soccer • 26 Apr 18

Zlatan Ibrahimovic clearly wants to be part of the Russian tournament

'A World Cup without me wouldn't be a World Cup'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has dropped a stronger hint that he might come out of international retirement to resume his long career with Sweden at the World Cup this summer.

Soccer • 18 Apr 18

Zlatan Ibrahimovich: "If I want, I am there."

Zlatan says chances of playing in World Cup 'sky high'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said his chances of playing for Sweden at the World Cup are "sky high".

Soccer • 16 Apr 18

Ibrahimovic retired from playing with Sweden after Euro 2016

Zlatan mulls World Cup comeback: 'If I want I'm there'

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened the door for a return to the Swedish national team at this year's World Cup in Russia if he can recover his fitness in time.

Soccer • 02 Mar 18

Wes Hoolahan has called it a day with Ireland

Wessi wizardry - 5 of Hoolahan's best moments in green

Wes Hoolahan has called it a day with the Republic of Ireland. He leaves us with some golden memories.

Soccer • 08 Feb 18

Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action against the Republic of Ireland during Euro 2016 in France

Swede dreams made but all eyes are on Zlatan

The final whistle which signalled that Sweden had qualified for the World Cup was still echoing around the San Siro when the speculation began - will retired record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic return for the finals in Russia?

Soccer • 14 Nov 17

Italy have failed to qualify for a World Cup for first time in 60 years

Italy miss World Cup for first time since 1958

Italy will miss the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after a failing after a scoreless draw at home to Sweden in the San Siro tonight

Soccer • 14 Nov 17

Gianluigi Buffon watches the ball go past him after a big deflection

Sweden leave toothless Italy on the brink

Italy must beat Sweden at San Siro on Monday to have any hope of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia after Jakob Johansson condemned the Azzurri to a 1-0 first-leg defeat in Stockholm.

Soccer • 10 Nov 17

Things get hot and heavy during Sweden's play-off first-leg clash with Italy

Sweden v Italy as it happened

Sweden took a huge step toward's next summer's World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Italy in their first-leg play-off clash. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 11 Nov 17

Nolberto Solano is coaching the Peru team on the verge of a first World Cup finals since 1982

History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands

The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

Danish women's team call off strike

The Danish women's national team have called off a strike over a wage dispute with the Danish Football Association (DBU) that saw a World Cup qualifier against Sweden cancelled, putting the team's 2019 bid at risk.

Soccer • 20 Oct 17

World Cup round up: France blunder while Andorra win

A blunder from Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris saw Sweden snatch a dramatic stoppage-time winner to open up the battle at the top of World Cup European qualifying Group A.

Soccer • 10 Jun 17

A statue will be erected outside the Friends Arena stadium in Stockholm

Sweden to honour Ibrahimovic with statue

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's top player for a 10th successive year and will have a statue erected in his honour outside the stadium where he embarrassed England.

Soccer • 22 Nov 16

Germany's striker Alexandra Popp runs with a flag as she celebrates her team's victory over Sweden

Germany take women's gold after beating Sweden

Germany enjoyed another memorable night at the Maracana as the women's football team overcame surprise packages Sweden to become Olympic champions for the first time.

Paris 2024 • 19 Aug 16

The Swedish players celebrate after Lisa Dahlkvist scored the decisive penalty

Swedes knock out hosts in Rio semi shootout

Sweden beat Brazil 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the sides were goalless following extra time to reach the final of the women's football tournament at the Rio Olympics.

Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action for his country against Ireland at Euro 2016

Ibrahimovic proud after Sweden curtain call

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career did not end in a blaze of glory at the European Championship but the striker said he was proud to have represented Sweden at the tournament.

Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16

Toby Alderweireld vies for the ball against Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan and Sweden bow out as Belgium top group

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career ended in a damp squib when Sweden lost 1-0 to Belgium in their final Euro 2016 Group E match and failed to reach the last 16.

Euro 2016 • 22 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'The last game (at Euro 2016) will be my last for Sweden.'

Zlatan to hang up boots with Sweden after Euros

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced that he will retire from international football at the end of Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16

Giaccherini (L) celebrates with goalscorer Eder

Conte confirms Italy rotation for Ireland game

Antonio Conte has confirmed that he will rest some of his key players against the Republic of Ireland after Italy claimed a place in the knockout stages with a dramatic 1-0 defeat of Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16