Sweden national football team
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Sweden national football team, translated into English and compared across sources. 16 recent stories.
World Cup Day 15: Curaçao Chases History, Japan Faces Sweden in a Direct Clash
Day 15 of the 2026 World Cup features decisive group matches that will send more teams into the round of 32. Curaçao can make history with its first-ever win, Japan and Sweden mee…
Germany snatch late win as the Netherlands and Japan rack up big World Cup victories
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 with a 94th-minute goal in a World Cup 2026 knockout-stage step forward. The Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1, Japan beat Tunisia 4-0, and Curaçao earn…
Netherlands Enjoys World Cup Momentum but Worries About Defensive Gaps
The Netherlands followed its 5-1 win over Sweden with another strong attacking display, led by Brian Brobbey’s rapid brace. Dutch media praised the team’s title potential but warn…
Netherlands Rout Sweden 5-1 to Move Closer to World Cup Knockouts
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in Houston in their second Group F match at the 2026 World Cup. Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo and Crysencio Summerville scored for the Dutch, who moved…
Sweden Crushed 5-1 by Netherlands in Worst World Cup Loss Since 1950
Sweden lost 5-1 to the Netherlands on Saturday, drawing fierce criticism in the Swedish media. The defeat was its heaviest at a World Cup since 1950 and left Sweden on three point…
Brobbey Stuns at the World Cup With Rapid Brace and Israeli Family Link
Brian Brobbey scored twice in 16 minutes to lead the Netherlands to a 5-1 World Cup win over Sweden. The Sunderland forward, who was benched in the opener, also reached a historic…
Netherlands Crush Sweden as Van der Vaart and Sneijder Hail a Vintage Performance
The Netherlands routed Sweden on Saturday, leading 4-0 by the 54th minute. Rafael van der Vaart and Wesley Sneijder praised the team as one of the best Dutch sides in years and pr…
Tunisian Federation Set to Hire Hervé Renard Amid World Cup Crisis
Tunisia is expected to appoint Hervé Renard as coach after firing Sami Trabelsi following a 5-1 loss to Sweden. The federation is offering him a role that could continue beyond th…
Reports: Tunisia Sacks Coach After 5-1 Loss to Sweden
Tunisia have reportedly dismissed coach Sami Trabelsi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in Monterrey. Former international Wahbi Khazri is expected to serve as interim coach while Tunisi…
Yasin Ayari Scores Twice for Sweden, Refuses to Celebrate Against Tunisia
Yasin Ayari scored twice as Sweden beat Tunisia in Monterrey in their World Cup opener on June 15, 2026. He did not celebrate his first goal because of his Tunisian family ties, t…
Japanese Fans Go Viral for Cleaning Stadium After 2-2 Draw With the Netherlands
Japanese fans drew global attention after cleaning the Dallas stadium following Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. The article says the practice reflects a long-standing cultu…
Sweden Rout Tunisia 5-1 Behind Ayari Brace
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in Monday’s World Cup Group F match, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also finding the net. The result sent Sweden top…
World Cup Night Delivers Late Drama, History and a Touching Tribute
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 with a 90th-minute goal, and Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 at the 2026 World Cup. The night also featured milestone…
Japan and the Netherlands Draw 2-2 in World Cup Opener
Japan and the Netherlands drew 2-2 in their opening World Cup 2026 Group F match in Arlington. Virgil van Dijk and Crisencio Somerville scored for the Netherlands, while Kaito Nak…
Sweden defender Gustav Lagerbielke’s royal lineage fuels a World Cup sensation
Sweden defender Gustav Lagerbielke, a member of an old noble family, is attracting attention ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He helped Sweden beat Poland 3-2 in the playoff, scoring…
Curacao Set for Historic World Cup Debut as Neuer Chases Record Night
Curacao will make its World Cup debut against Germany on day four of the 2026 tournament, while Manuel Neuer could equal the goalkeeper appearance record. The Netherlands face Jap…