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Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says

Swedish Air Force Saab JAS-39C Gripen fighter jet stands on the tarmac at Lulea-Kallax air base as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) deployment to reinforce regional security, in Lulea, Sweden, February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Swedish Air Force Saab JAS-39C Gripen fighter jet stands on the tarmac at Lulea-Kallax air base as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) deployment to reinforce regional security, in Lulea, Sweden, February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Isak ready for team training return after injury layoff in boost for Liverpool, Sweden

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Liverpool Training - AXA Training Centre, Liverpool, Britain - March 17, 2026 Liverpool's Alexander Isak during training. Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Liverpool Training - AXA Training Centre, Liverpool, Britain - March 17, 2026 Liverpool's Alexander Isak during training. Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

World Cup play-offs round-up

Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.
Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.

Swedish PM opens door to governing with Sweden Democrats if his party wins vote

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson attends a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson attends a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little

Potter's career night delivers World Cup promised land for resurgent Sweden

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Sweden v Poland - Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden - March 31, 2026 Sweden's Anthony Elanga and coach Graham Potter celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Sweden v Poland - Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden - March 31, 2026 Sweden's Anthony Elanga and coach Graham Potter celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

Sweden’s 'great escape' complete as Potter clinches World Cup berth

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Sweden v Poland - Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden - March 31, 2026 Sweden's Kristoffer Nordfeldt and coach Graham Potter celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Sweden v Poland - Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden - March 31, 2026 Sweden's Kristoffer Nordfeldt and coach Graham Potter celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

List of qualified teams for 2026 World Cup

A drone view of Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Banorte Stadium, as renovations continue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Diego Delgado
A drone view of Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Banorte Stadium, as renovations continue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Diego Delgado

Gyokeres strikes late as Sweden edge Poland to reach World Cup finals

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Sweden v Poland - Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden - March 31, 2026 Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Sweden v Poland - Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden - March 31, 2026 Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

Homicides in Sweden hit lowest level in over a decade in 2025

Police officers stand near the Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education centre, in Orebro, Sweden, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki
Police officers stand near the Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education centre, in Orebro, Sweden, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki

Poland seek to end 96-year drought in Sweden in playoff final

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Poland Training - Stockholm, Sweden - March 30, 2026 Poland coach Jan Urban during training Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via REUTERS
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Poland Training - Stockholm, Sweden - March 30, 2026 Poland coach Jan Urban during training Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.