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Sweden suffer shock defeat against Kosovo to leave World Cup hopes almost over
Sweden’s faint hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were all-but extinguished as the 2018 quarter-finalists fell to a 1-0 defeat against Kosovo in Stockholm. Fisnik Asllani fired a first-half effort that allowed the Kosovans to complete a...

Sweden beaten by Kosovo again to leave World Cup dream in tatters
Sweden's hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup finals now in major jeopardy as they remained winless in qualifying after losing 1-0 at home to Kosovo in Gothenburg. With it being such a big game for the hosts, the spotlight was on their key stars...
Sweden's World Cup dreams all but over after Kosovo defeat
Sweden's World Cup hopes were dealt a crushing blow as they suffered a 1-0 home loss to Kosovo on Monday that all but ends their chances of reaching the finals, with a third qualifying defeat piling more pressure on coach Jon Dahl Tomasson. The...

Sweden’s Riksbank Plans to Fully Support Offline Card Payments by July 2026
October 13, 2025 @ 3:33 pm By Omar Faridi Sweden’s Riksbank as well as key representatives from the payment market have reportedly reached an agreement in order to increase the possibility to make offline card payments for essential goods....

Sweden suffer shock defeat to Kosovo to leave World Cup hopes hanging by thread
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Sweden and China celebrate 75 years of diplomatic and trade ties
02:24 On January 14, 1950, Sweden's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Osten Unden made history when he sent a telegram to Zhou Enlai, Premier of the People's Republic of China (PRC). "The Government of Sweden is prepared to establish diplomatic...

Sweden’s Riksbank Boosts Offline Card Payments Infrastructure
Sweden’s Riksbank has made an important step towards enhancing offline card payments infrastructure. The bank, along with key payment market representatives, has agreed to increase the capacity for offline card payments for essential goods. The...

Sweden vs Kosovo LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match
This is the start time for the Sweden vs. Kosovo match on October 13, 2025, in various countries: Argentina: 3:45 p.m. - Disney Premium Bolivia: 2:45 p.m. - Disney Premium Brazil: 3:45 p.m. - ESPN 4, Disney Premium Brazil Chile: 3:45 p.m. - Disney...

World Cup qualifying: Sorry Sweden suffer another loss
Sweden's faint hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were all but extinguished as the 2018 quarter-finalists fell to a 1-0 defeat against Kosovo in Stockholm. Fisnik Asllani fired a first-half effort that allowed the Kosovans to complete a...

World Cup qualifying roundup: Sweden on brink of elimination after Kosovo defeat
Sweden’s faint hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were all-but extinguished as the 2018 quarter-finalists lost 1-0 against Kosovo in Stockholm. Fisnik Asllani fired a first-half effort that allowed the Kosovans to complete a remarkable double...
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Princess Victoria and Daniel of Sweden, enjoy second honeymoon in the middle of their tour
Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling enjoyed their honeymoon in French Polynesia after their royal wedding in June 2010, but you'd never guess it's already been fifteen years as you look the Crown Prince's latest photo album in Japan. While this...

Comeback comes up short for Aussie No.2 in Sweden
After nearly a two-month break from the ATP Tour with a back injury, Alexei Popyrin's Stockholm Open campaign is over no sooner than it began. In the Australian's first match since losing to Jannik Sinner in the round of 64 at the US Open, Popyrin...

Saab receives additional order relating to the Swedish A26 submarines
Saab has today received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the last phase of the production as well as additional scope for material and services for the two Blekinge-class (A26) submarines previously ordered by...

Members of the Swedish Academy of Sciences announce the Nobel economics prize winners, including Peter Howitt (R)

Sweden vs Kosovo: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview
Sweden and Kosovo face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Sweden vs Kosovo and odds. How to watch Sweden vs. Kosovo Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Time: 2:45 p.m. ET...

Swedish offshore survey specialist nets contract with 50Hertz
Njord Survey has signed a long-term framework agreement with 50Hertz for survey services that will support offshore wind development in the German Baltic Sea. Under the agreement, the Sweden-based offshore survey provider will deliver geophysical...

Swedish green steel company Stegra is seeking another $1.1 billion financing
Stegra, a Swedish green steel startup, plans to raise an additional 975 million euro ($1.1 billion) for building its plant in the north of Sweden and bolstering finances. Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) announced last year that it had secured...

31 Days of Horror: I can’t imagine Sweden loved ‘The Ritual,’ but it was spooky
“The Ritual” (2017) follows a group of four men who decide to trek through Sweden to honor their friend who was killed. I’ll try to avoid giving too much away, because unlike “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974 or 2022, take your pick, both are...

Sweden 0-1 Kosovo Highlights, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Asllani Goal Downs Blagult; Slovenia Curb Swiss Attack
Kosovo's Fisnik Asllani celebrates with Albian Hajdari after scoring against Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers on October 13, 2025. | Photo: Instagram/ffk_kos Catch the highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers...

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Sweden vs Kosovo promises to be an enthralling fixture in Group A of the European section of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Sweden have had a dreadful start in their quest to secure a spot in next year’s World Cup in North America. Despite...