Women's national team
Sweden draws with Italy and must enter World Cup playoff
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Sweden's women's national team ended its World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2–2 draw against Italy at Gamla Ullevi. The side has never missed a World Cup but must now contest a playoff in the autumn for a place at the 2027 tournament in Brazil.
Spain's women's basketball team has been placed in Group A of the 2026 World Cup alongside host Germany, Japan and Mali, following the draw held on Tuesday in Berlin. Spain returns to the tournament eight years after its last participation. The event will take place from September 4 to 13 in the German capital.
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Sweden's women's national football team faces a tough challenge in World Cup qualifying against Serbia at home in Solna on Saturday. After just one win in three qualifiers and a recent loss to Denmark, coach Tony Gustavsson is under pressure to deliver. Injured star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd could make a comeback.