An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded after conceding near the end of […]
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Sweden fire five past Tunisia in FIFA World Cup opener
MONTERREY: Sweden delivered a dominant performance in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F opener, defeating Tunisia 5-1 at Estadio Monterrey on Sunday to move top of the group. The Scandinavian side, led by a sharp attacking display, scored five goals in a World Cup match for the first time since 1938, showcasing renewed confidence […]
Sweden strike force faces tough Tunisia test
Sweden boast a formidable strike partnership in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, but the two will have their work cut out in their opening World Cup Group F game on Sunday when they take on a Tunisia side that didn’t concede a goal in qualifying. The 28-year-old Gyokeres arrives in the US fresh from winning […]
Sweden to buy $916 Million Air Defence and Anti-Drone Systems
STOCKHOLM – Sweden announced plans to purchase air defence and anti-drone systems valued at 8.7 billion Swedish crowns ($916 million), the country’s Defence Minister Pal Jonson confirmed on Thursday. Jonson emphasized the importance of strengthening the nation’s air defence capabilities, stating that protecting against aerial threats remains a top priority for the government. He added […]
Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup
Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their UEFA play-off final. Read More: FIFA reveals 48-team World Cup 2026 draw The match, played in Zenica, ended 1-1 after extra time before Bosnia secured a 4-1 victory in the penalty shootout. Despite taking an early […]
Poland eye Sweden drought end
Poland enter Tuesday’s World Cup playoff final against Sweden seeking to end a winless run on Swedish soil that stretches back nearly a century. The match at the sold-out Strawberry Arena in Solna is a winner-takes-all clash for a place in the tournament finals in North America and for Poland, it offers a chance to […]
Sweden beats Czechia to claim third junior hockey world title
Sweden captured its third World Junior Ice Hockey Championship after defeating Czechia 4-2 in the final on Monday, January 5, 2026. The match marked the first all-European junior final since 2016, highlighting the continent’s rising talent in ice hockey. Read More: Pakistan’s junior hockey team’s recent performance praised Swedish forwards Casper Juustovaara and Viktor Eklund scored in […]
Study links tattoos to higher melanoma risk
Tattoos may not be as harmless as once thought, according to a new study that found people with tattoos face a 29% higher risk of developing melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer linked to ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Researchers found that while tattoos increased the likelihood of melanoma, they did not appear to affect the […]
Ali Pervez Malik invites global investors to explore Pakistan’s $6 trillion mineral potential
ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ali Pervez Malik, promoted Pakistan’s mineral investment opportunities during the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Meeting with officials from Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and France, Malik highlighted Pakistan’s vast untapped mineral reserves, estimated at $6 trillion, including copper, gold, lithium, coal, […]
Sweden restarts visa services in Pakistan, easing travel for nationals
Sweden has resumed its visa services in Islamabad, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. Starting July 7, 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for Schengen visas locally to visit Sweden for up to 90 days. This step ends a two-year halt that began in April 2023 when Sweden closed its embassy in Islamabad over security concerns. […]