- Jun 27
Swedish press dreads 'nightmarish' France as injury-hit Sweden readies for World Cup round of 16
After France dismantled Norway 4-1, Swedish media and icons from Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Vicki Blommé have voiced alarm at an attack described as the best in 20 years. Sweden enters Tuesday's last-16 match with defensive injuries and little optimism.
- Jun 26
Manchester City agree club-record £116m deal for England midfielder Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have struck a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson for a fee that could rise to £130 million, eclipsing the British transfer record.
- Jun 26
Netherlands tops Group 6, Japan grabs second as Sweden squeezes through to last 32 of World Cup 2026
Netherlands swept past Tunisia 3-1, Japan held Sweden 1-1, and Sweden progressed as a best third-place team in the final Group 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 20
Netherlands overwhelm Sweden 5-1 as Brobbey and Gakpo each score twice
A first-half brace from Brian Brobbey and two more goals by Cody Gakpo powered the Netherlands to a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden at NRG Stadium, sending the Oranje to the top of World Cup Group F.
- Jun 15
Sweden overwhelms Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F; Ayari scores twice
Sweden launched its 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari scoring the opener and the clincher.
- Jun 15
Sweden, who eliminated Poland, thrash Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F opener
Sweden, the team that knocked Poland out of the 2026 World Cup playoffs, began their Group F campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey.
- May 27
Barcelona agree £70m deal with Newcastle for England winger Anthony Gordon
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign England winger Anthony Gordon in a deal worth around £70 million plus bonuses, beating Bayern Munich to his signature.
