On Sunday, Sweden accounted for a memorable pick-up against Spain in the World Cup main round and the points collected there can be crucial for the semi-final advancement. For Sweden, it is about winning the two remaining matches against Montenegro and Romania and even then Sweden is dependent on other results.

Montenegro lost in the morning against Russia but still have a theoretical chance to reach the semi-finals. Spain face Japan with zero points in the main round, in the morning, then receive unbeaten Russia and the Spanish shoes must lose at least two points (two crosses or one loss) for Sweden to have any chance of advancement.

Sweden will meet Romania in the second round of the main round at 12.30 today.