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Sweden to play Poland with roof open at stadium

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Key Points
  • Sweden's match against Poland will have the stadium roof open.
  • The Swedish Football Association made the announcement over the weekend.
  • Players including Gabriel Gudmundsson and Lucas Bergvall support the decision.

Sweden will play Poland with the roof open at the stadium on Tuesday evening. The Swedish Football Association announced the decision over the weekend. The team's press officer Petra Thorén said the weather allows for the roof to be open and the team wants it open.

Several players have reacted positively to the news. Defender Gabriel Gudmundsson said it is impossible to breathe inside when the roof is closed. Midfielder Lucas Bergvall said it is nicer with the roof open because the air is fresher, though he noted it does not matter much.

it is impossible to breathe inside when the roof is closed

Gabriel Gudmundsson, Defender

it is nicer with the roof open because the air is fresher, though he noted it does not matter much

Lucas Bergvall, Midfielder

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