One of the best nations in the world is Sweden's turn in the World Cup semi-finals.

But the Swedes are not afraid of Spain, because they have shown that they can win in different ways, eliminating the United States and Japan in the process.

– This gives us great strength and confidence, because we can win in different ways. It also gives us the feeling that no matter what the match against Spain looks like, we can be fully confident that we can cope with it. Self-confidence has improved in the group since the first match, Stina Blackstenius tells SVT Sport.

How do you think the match against Spain will be?

– A combination of Japanese technology and American physics gaming. We'll then look at it in more detail a little later. That's exciting.

How does that suit you?

– I saw the match against the Netherlands and I found that there were good counter-attack opportunities. I see opportunities to be able to contribute with my deep play.

“Has a good feeling”

Winger Johanna Rytting Kaneryd is not worried either.

– We have a good feeling about us, it is important to keep in mind that it is not always pretty. The most important thing is to win.

How do Spain suit you as an opponent?

– If we recover the ball high up, we can switch and there I can use my speed and my break lines. If I can highlight my qualities one-on-one, that's not completely wrong either, she says.