Ball-Winning Against Switzerland
Ekdal screened the back line during Sweden's narrow round-of-sixteen win over Switzerland in the 2018 World Cup.
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2018 in Sweden
Explore 10 historical events and records for Sweden in 2018.
Historical records for Sweden in 2018
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First Goal Against Mexico
Augustinsson opened the scoring against Mexico as Sweden won 3-0 and topped its World Cup group.
Late Substitute Against Germany
Durmaz entered against Germany and was involved in the stoppage-time free-kick sequence that ended Sweden's hopes of a draw.
Lob Against Germany
Toivonen delicately lifted the ball over Manuel Neuer to give Sweden the lead against Germany before losing to a stoppage-time free kick.
Midfield Work in Sweden's Mexico Victory
Claesson supplied an energetic midfield presence as Sweden recorded a decisive 3-0 group victory over Mexico.
Opening Penalty Against South Korea
Granqvist converted the penalty that gave Sweden a 1-0 opening World Cup victory over South Korea in Russia.
Right-Side Defence in Russian Finals
Lustig helped keep South Korea from scoring during Sweden's opening match and contributed to its progress through the group.
Sweden World Cup Quarter-Final Run
Olsen served as Sweden's starting goalkeeper as the team topped its group and advanced to a quarter-final with England.
Swedish Target Striker in Russia
Berg led the line and contested aerial deliveries during Sweden's quarter-final run at the 2018 World Cup.
Winner Against Switzerland in Last Sixteen
Forsberg's deflected strike beat Switzerland 1-0 and sent Sweden into its first World Cup quarter-final since 1994.
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