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Svensson: I want Ravelli’s record

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:29:00 GMT

Sweden veteran Anders Svensson speaks to FIFA.com about his quest to break Thomas Ravelli's national cap record, his favourite FIFA World Cup™ memories and his hopes for Brazil 2014.

Spain stumble, Portugal rescue point

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the action from a massive evening of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Europe highlighted by a shock draw at home for world champions Spain against Finland, while Portugal narrowly avoided defeat in Israel.

Ireland hold on to draw with Sweden

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:34:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland was able to hold off Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sweden to earn a point with a goalless draw to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying dream alive.

Coleman and Wilson in Ireland squad

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:48:00 GMT

Giovanni Trapattoni has called up defenders Seamus Coleman and Marc Wilson for this month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.

Duo remain perfect, France troubling Spain

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:32:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the European race for Brazil 2014 places so far, including crucial games and goals and an intriguing stat, and looks at some of the biggest upcoming clashes.

'Impossible' collapse stuns Low

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:48:00 GMT

There was an eerie silence in the German dressing room after Joachim Low's side drew 4-4 with Sweden despite holding a four goal lead with an hour gone, a collapse the coach said was "normally impossible".

Sting in the tail for Germany, Spain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:58:00 GMT

Surprise results littered Tuesday's 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification, as Germany let slip a four goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sweden, Northern Ireland held Portugal and France stunned Spain to grab a point in the closing seconds.

Sweden stage superb comeback

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:19:00 GMT

Sweden came back from 4-0 down in the 62nd minute of their Group C encounter with Germany in Berlin to draw 4-4 in a remarkable FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Low: I'm lucky to have Klose

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:08:00 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low is very cautious about the threats posed by Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their FIFA World Cup qualifier, but in turn he is thankful to be able to turn to Miroslav Klose to lead his line.

Excitement as Euro elite face off

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Five games pit table-toppers against close rivals on Matchday 4 of European Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as FIFA.com explains.

Reus expects German pride against Sweden

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:24:00 GMT

After his goal-scoring display for Germany against the Republic of Ireland, Marco Reus thinks Germany have rediscovered their former style and expects it to be on show in their FIFA World Cup™ qualifier with Sweden.

Russia, Belgium impress as groups take shape

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:07:00 GMT

Belgium and Russia were both in smashing form in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying on Friday, moving into commanding positions in their respective groups.

Sweden survive Faroe scare

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:19:00 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic denied the Faroe Islands a famous FIFA World Cup qualifying victory over Sweden, with his goal and assist enough to cancel out Rogvi Baldvinsson's shock opener.

Toivonen facing six months out

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:41:00 GMT

Sweden forward Ola Toivonen looks set for as much as six months on the sidelines after tearing his hamstring in a training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup™ qualifier and has returned to PSV Eindhoven for surgery.

High stakes in Belgrade, Moscow and Piraeus

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:08:00 GMT

England, the Netherlands and Sweden may be expected to build up their goal difference on Matchday 3, but in Serbia-Belgium, Russia-Portugal and Greece-Bosnia-Herzegovina, the menu has some fascinating, hard-to-call fixtures.

Ibrahimovic: Best is yet to come

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic feels he has yet to hit peak form since his move from AC Milan to Paris Saint Germain and has a lot more to offer as the Scandinavians.

Johansson: Sweden must be more solid in defence

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:48:00 GMT

Right-back Adam Johansson speaks to FIFA.com about Sweden's start to Brazil 2014 qualifying, their upcoming games against Faroe Islands and Germany, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and his own quest for more playing time.

Schweinsteiger explains remarks, lauds Irish passion

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:26:00 GMT

Bastian Schweinsteiger has explained the comments he made about some of his Germany squad-mates and spoken about the fantastic atmosphere Republic of Ireland supporters create.

Schweinsteiger returns for Germany

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:18:00 GMT

Bastian Schweinsteiger was today included in the Germany squad to face the Republic of Ireland and Sweden in the upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifiers.

Sweden get off to good start

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:15:00 GMT

Goals from Rasmus Elm and Marcus Berg ensured Sweden made a winning start to their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign at the expense of Kazakhstan.

Elmander, Olsson wary of Kazakhstan

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:58:00 GMT

Johan Elmander and Jonas Olsson believe Sweden will not have it easy when Kazakhstan visit Malmo in Brazil 2014 qualifying.

World champions join the party

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:26:00 GMT

After a dramatic opening weekend of FIFA World Cup qualifying action in the European Zone, Spain begin their campaign tomorrow with a match in Georgia. FIFA.com looks ahead to all the action in the old continent.

Low: We haven't got an easy group

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:13:00 GMT

"We haven't got an easy group. Sweden and Ireland always do very well in qualifying," Joachim Low, Germany coach

Reunion for old friends and foes

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:20:00 GMT

Perennial qualifiers Germany will be expected to dominate Group C of European qualifying, although Sweden, Republic of Ireland and Austria will all be confident of making an impression.

Drama and derbies await in Europe

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:37:00 GMT

The draw for the European zone yielded some potentially thrilling sections, with local rivalries set to be stirred and the world champions left to do battle with another winner of football's ultimate prize.