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Star-Studded Sweden in Crisis in World Cup Qualifying and Coach Tomasson Feels Heat
Alexander Isak calls Sweden's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign a crisis after three straight losses left the team bottom of their group with just one point.
- On Monday, Liverpool forward Alexander Isak criticised Sweden national team after their 1-0 home defeat to Kosovo national team, leaving them bottom of Group B with one point from four games.
- After missing preseason due to a strike and a �125m transfer, Alexander Isak's fitness and limited minutes with Sweden have raised concerns, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said.
- Despite 69 per cent possession, Sweden lost 2-0 to Switzerland, with Robin Olsen's fumble and missed chances by Alexander Isak and Lucas Bergvall; Jonas Olsson said, `It's so obvious that the team is completely broken in terms of self-confidence and self-esteem.`
- Calls for Jon Dahl Tomasson's resignation intensify as Sweden sit six points behind Kosovo with two matches remaining, following a home defeat described by Aftonbladet as a 'total disgrace'.
- Qualification math shows Sweden face missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup after three straight losses, needing a four-goal swing and Kosovo to lose twice just to reach UEFA's play-off round.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Is Alexander Isak to blame? How Sweden’s World Cup qualifying turned to disaster
Sweden are bottom of Group B and unlikely to make the 2026 World Cup, and while manager Jon Dahl Tomasson is set to lose his job, he has not been helped by his star player’s summer on strike
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Star-studded Sweden in crisis in World Cup qualifying and coach Tomasson feels heat
Swedish soccer is reeling after a third straight loss in World Cup qualifying by its star-studded men’s national team and it has left the coach’s future hanging in the balance.
Liverpool star Alexander Isak slams 'embarrassing' Sweden in World Cup qualifier
Alexander Isak says Sweden are in a ‘crisis situation’ (Shutterstock) Liverpool striker Alexander Isak says Sweden are in a ‘crisis situation’ after the ’embarrassing’ defeat to Kosovo has left their hopes of World Cup qualification in major doubt. Sweden suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Kosovo on Monday night which leaves them bottom of Group B with just one point from four games. Jon Dahl Tomasson is now facing calls to resign as Sweden’s head…
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