Among other things, Norway's and Germany's football masters protested against the World Cup organizer's way of treating guest workers and the lack of human rights in Qatar.
They did so by wearing shirts with human rights requirements during the warm-up.
- It is clear that you feel that everyone should stand up to what is happening, because it is about human rights.
It is a set of values that one must stand up for.
I think it is good with all national teams that have stood up against Qatar, including Norway.
It is clear that we wish that we in Sweden can also be part of the fight, she says.
Sweden did not choose to make a joint protest. What do you think about it?
- You choose your paths, but for me human rights are at the top of the agenda.
I think it is obvious that Sweden should be part of that fight.
The Swedish Football Association's general secretary Håkan Sjöstrand has previously commented on how they show their dissatisfaction with the Qatar World Cup.
- We have pursued this issue since 2016 and for an active dialogue with several nations on how we can take an even larger and united approach to this issue.
On the other hand, it becomes unfortunate when different initiatives are set against each other when everyone is working for the same thing.
That one would be better than the other.
The more initiatives the better and if they go together, it will be even stronger, he told Expressen.