Swedish supporters celebrate Midsummer with herring and snaps in Houston's heat the day before the national team's World Cup meeting with the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Eric Smith trained on the side of the team.
Swedish fans have gathered at Houston Heights Hotel to celebrate Midsummer with a maypole, songs and pool bathing. Supporter Alexander Styverts laid out herring and snaps.
– It is Midsummer, you have to celebrate wherever you are, says Styverts.
Coach Graham Potter announced that defender Eric Smith will miss the match against the Netherlands on Midsummer's Day at 19.00.
– The match is a little too close in time, says Potter. He believes Smith will be back next week.
Sweden comes from a 5–1 victory against Tunisia and faces the Netherlands at Houston Stadium.
