Sweden national team
Sweden focuses on Japan after 1-5 defeat
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The day after Sweden’s heaviest World Cup defeat in 76 years, the national team gathers outside Dallas. Players voice disappointment but stress that everything remains in their own hands ahead of the match against Japan.
Gustav Lundgren, 30, suffered a serious Achilles tendon rupture during warm-up before Gais' Allsvenskan premiere against Djurgården at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg on April 6. The Swedish national team player confirmed the injury himself and expressed shock. The premiere match ended in a 0–1 loss for Gais.
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Sweden's national football team has qualified for this summer's World Cup after a dramatic 3–2 victory over Poland in the playoff final at Strawberry Arena. Viktor Gyökeres scored the winner in the 88th minute amid chaos in front of goal. Anthony Elanga and Gustaf Lagerbielke netted the other goals.