Granqvist welcomes baby, preps for England at World Cup
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Even though Andreas Granqvist has a lot going on right now, he claims he's not overwhelmed.JULY 6, 2018
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World Cup: The teams of the quarterfinals
One of these teams will win it allJULY 5, 2018
World Cup goal drought continues for Sweden striker Berg
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Sweden striker Marcus Berg has scored everywhere he has played, except the World Cup.JULY 5, 2018
Southgate picked England’s path but now praises Sweden
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Having intentionally steered England into what's widely considered the weaker half of the World Cup's knockout bracket,...JULY 5, 2018
Forsberg sends Sweden into World Cup quarterfinals
Forsberg scored with a deflected shot to earn the Swedes a 1-0 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday.JULY 3, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Sweden, England seize their World Cup moments
MOSCOW (AP) Even in the World Cup, a moment can change a match completely. Witness the way the round of 16 wrapped up Wednesday. Sweden and Switzerland were well into the second h...JULY 3, 2018
The Latest: Alex Ovechkin bringing Stanley Cup to World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Tuesday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 3, 2018
The Latest: Swiss make 4 changes, Swedes 1 for Round of 16
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Tuesday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 3, 2018
Forsberg delivers, Sweden reaches World Cup quarterfinals
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Shy, diminutive and without that distinctive ponytail, Emil Forsberg couldn't be more different than the larger...JULY 3, 2018
Forsberg, the quiet heir to Ibrahimovic, delivers for Sweden
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Shy, diminutive and without that distinctive ponytail, Emil Forsberg couldn't be more different than the larger...JULY 3, 2018
RECAP: Sweden returns to World Cup quarterfinals for first time in 24 years
Shy, diminutive and without that distinctive ponytail, Emil Forsberg couldn't be more different than the larger-than-life Zlatan Ibrahimovic.JULY 3, 2018
Switzerland’s dismal record in knockout stages endures
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Another World Cup knockout match for Switzerland, another defeat.JULY 3, 2018
Sweden inspired by heavyweights’ fall at the World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Day by day, the heavyweights of international football are dropping out of the World Cup, and that's giving countries like Sweden reason to dream.JULY 2, 2018
Messi missing from AP’s best 11 of the World Cup group stage
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Imagine having a team featuring Cristiano Ronaldo supporting Harry Kane up front, Philippe Coutinho pulling the...JUNE 29, 2018
Future starts now for Germany after shock World Cup exit
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Coach Joachim Loew failed in his bid to combine the experience of past World Cup winners and the youth of talented newco...JUNE 28, 2018
Highs and lows of Wednesday's historic World Cup games
The emotions of the World Cup in images.JUNE 28, 2018
The Latest: Kawashima likely to line up for Japan v Poland
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 27, 2018
The Latest: Germany exit continues curse of the champions
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 27, 2018
RECAP: Sweden blanks Mexico; Both advance to knockout round
Sweden dominated Mexico 3-0 to move on to the World Cup knockout round, and thanks to South Korea, Mexico will also advance.JUNE 27, 2018
The Latest: Injured Dani Alves visits Brazil teammates
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 27, 2018
The Latest: Colombia’s Aguilar won’t play against Senegal
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 27, 2018
Bitter loss to Germany made Sweden ‘stronger,’ coach says
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) A last-minute loss to Germany was difficult enough for Sweden to accept. A questionable celebration by German pl...JUNE 27, 2018
Even with 2 wins, Mexico’s place in next round not secure
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) Seven teams have won their first two World Cup matches, and six of them are through to the next round.JUNE 25, 2018
Sweden player condemns racist abuse after World Cup loss
KRASNODAR, Russia (AP) Sweden midfielder Jimmy Durmaz says the racist abuse aimed at him over social media following the 2-1 loss to German...JUNE 24, 2018
Germany’s message after stunning winner: “We’re still alive”
SOCHI, Russia (AP) In the aftermath to one of the most memorable victories in Germany's long history of success, Toni Kroos and Marco Reus...JUNE 24, 2018
