The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Sweden to Glory
“stubborn blocks of granite”
Sweden — stubborn blocks of granite. Organised to the point of provocation. The bookmakers file them under the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Sweden
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine
- Ravelli, but relaxed in goal · Mellberg, but the beard is bigger at the back · Ljungberg, but without the modelling contract in midfield · Zlatan, but humble up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Sweden can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Sweden
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting