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Mexico aim to beat Sweden despite only needing a draw

Mexico aim to beat Sweden despite only needing a draw

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said on Tuesday that his team will be playing for a win even though a draw against Sweden will see them claim the top spot in their World Cup group. 27 Jun 2018
Mexico look to advance from the group of death

Mexico look to advance from the group of death

Mexico forward Javier Hernandez said on Tuesday that his team looked to advance to the Round of 16 from their “group of death” at the World Cup in Russia. 26 Jun 2018
Germany 'apologised' for post-match taunts

Germany 'apologised' for post-match taunts

Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist says Germany's technical staff behaved poorly after the team's winning goal in their 2-1 defeat of Sweden on Saturday, but have apologised for the incident. 26 Jun 2018
Racist remarks towards Durmaz condemned by Granqvist

Racist remarks towards Durmaz condemned by Granqvist

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist says the racist comments about his teammate Jimmy Durmaz over the weekend were unacceptable. 26 Jun 2018
Granqvist: 'I can't evaluate VAR'

Granqvist: 'I can't evaluate VAR'

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist says it was hard to evaluate how effective the video assistant referee (VAR) system was, after the match official did not use it in his decision to deny a penalty during Sweden's 2-1 loss to Germany. 26 Jun 2018
Sweden Head Coach Andersson: 'We can't concentrate on referee mistakes'

Sweden Head Coach Andersson: 'We can't concentrate on referee mistakes'

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson says his team are confident ahead of the upcoming game against Mexico and must not concentrate on refereeing mistakes from the previous World Cup matches. 26 Jun 2018
Sweden skipper Granqvist could quit after the World Cup

Sweden skipper Granqvist could quit after the World Cup

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist could retire from international football after his side's match against Mexico. 26 Jun 2018
Over 10,000 Mexicans and Swedes descend on Yekaterinburg

Over 10,000 Mexicans and Swedes descend on Yekaterinburg

Over 10,000 fans from Mexico and Sweden will come to Yekaterinburg to support their national teams in their final group-stage match at the World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner

Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner

The "dramatic" 2-1 victory over Sweden has united Germany's World Cup squad in Russia, Germany forward Timo Werner said on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Sweden striker Berg to avoid punishment for skipping drug test

Sweden striker Berg to avoid punishment for skipping drug test

Sweden striker Marcus Berg will not be punished by FIFA despite skipping a doping test after his side's 2-1 loss to Germany in their second Group F match at the World Cup on Saturday, Swedish media have reported. 25 Jun 2018
Pic special: Germany leave it late to edge past Sweden

Pic special: Germany leave it late to edge past Sweden

The defending champions kept their World Cup hopes alive after Toni Kroos' last-minute free-kick saw them claim a pivotal 2-1 victory. 24 Jun 2018
Germany v Sweden: player ratings

Germany v Sweden: player ratings

World champions Germany shocked everyone in the last minute as Toni Kroos redeemed himself for his earlier mistakes with stunning goal, earning his side a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden in Sochi. 24 Jun 2018
Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

Ten-man Germany came back from the brink to rescue their World Cup hopes with a 2-1 victory over Sweden at the Fisht Stadium. 24 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

The first week in Russia provided some big talking points for Germany, Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. 22 Jun 2018
Werner says Germany are ready to fight for their lives

Werner says Germany are ready to fight for their lives

Germany forward Timo Werner said Thursday that his team was ready to "fight for their lives" in their attempt to beat Sweden and keep alive their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages at the 2018 World Cup. 22 Jun 2018
Khedira says Germany will beat Sweden

Khedira says Germany will beat Sweden

Germany midfielder Sami Khedira said during Thursday's press conference that his team will beat Sweden in their second World Cup match after a Swedish reporter offered him and his teammates plane tickets back to Germany saying they would need them in case of losing to the Scandinavian side. 21 Jun 2018