Sweden have failed to qualify for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris following a 1-0 loss to Switzerland in Matchday 5 of UEFA Women’s Nation League on Friday. This will mark the first time since women’s soccer was introduced to the Olympics that Sweden will not feature.
The Swedes were nearly joined by England, who bounced back from a 2-0 deficit in the second half to win 3-2 against the Netherlands at Wembley Stadium and stave off elimination.
Sweden out
The silver medalists from Tokyo 2020 and third-place finisher in the 2023 World Cup conceded a sixth-minute goal to Switzerland winger Ana Maria Crnogorcevic, and the rest was history. The group had multiple opportunities to get the game in their favor, with 24 shot attempts compared to just seven from the Swiss.
England hang on
England manager Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses put together a three-goal second half to cling onto a chance of winning their group. The win puts them tied at nine points with…
