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Sweden could earn 100 million kronor from World Cup advancement

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  • Sweden could get at least 100 million kronor for advancing to the World Cup.
  • FIFA's prize pool is over six billion kronor, a record high.
  • The money is used to develop Swedish football, according to the association's general secretary.

The Swedish Football Association could receive at least 100 million kronor if Sweden beats Poland and advances to the football World Cup this summer. FIFA's prize pool of over six billion kronor is the highest ever for a World Cup, a 50 percent increase since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Niclas Carlnén, general secretary of the Swedish Football Association, said it is extremely important because the money is used to develop Swedish football.

it is extremely important because the money is used to develop Swedish football

Niclas Carlnén, general secretary of the Swedish Football Association

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