Sweden ended a disconsolate Marta's dreams of guiding Brazil's women to a first Olympic football gold medal Tuesday with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win to book their place in the gold medal match.... more »
The United States, among the tournament favourites, were held to a goalless draw by Sweden on Friday as all remains to play for in their Women's World Cup Group D.... more »
African champions Nigeria fought back from two goals down to hold European heavyweights Sweden 3-3 in their Women's World Cup Group D clash on Monday.... more »
A promotional video for the Swedish women's football team has triggered giggles and smirks after its slogan translated into English was revealed Tuesday as "Clap for Sweden".... more »
With a month to go before the FIFA Women's World Cup, AFP takes a look at seven of the top teams in the 24-nation tournament who will be hoping to challenge in Canada from June 6-July 5.... more »
Therese Sjogran, Sweden's most-capped woman footballer, will bring down the curtain on her career after this year's World Cup in Canada, she announced on Tuesday.... more »