Swedish national team players received video messages from their families before a crucial playoff match against Ukraine. The messages were organized by coach Graham Potter to motivate the team ahead of the match, which will determine if Sweden qualifies for the World Cup. Players described the experience as emotional and touching, with some nearly brought to tears.
Lucas Bergvall, Daniel Svensson, Taha Ali, and Herman Johansson were among those who shared their reactions, highlighting the support and pride from their families. The videos included personal moments, such as Taha Ali recalling his past job as a subway security guard and Roony Bardghji's friends playing FIFA with him as a character.