Although Swedish government officials distanced themselves from the action, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country will veto Sweden's NATO application as long as protests desecrating the Islamic holy book are allowed to take place.

Source: https://worldcrunch.com/focus/ukraine-after-the-war

Australia kept Sweden's lead to 1-0 after Mackenzie Arnold made a great save.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-6963f7433000102

Biden also welcomed Sweden's prospective entry to NATO.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/biden-guarantees-us-backs-nato-finland-trump-shadow-lingers-3627331?cid=cna_flip_070214

"Even though you finalised it just after Sweden's presidency - but we will forgive you for that," he added with a laugh.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/hipkins-arrives-vilnius-ahead-nato-summit

He said he told the Nato secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg, last week: "If you expect us to respond to Sweden's expectations, first of all, Sweden must destroy what this terrorist organization has done."

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-nato-turkey-erdogan-sweden-b2357423.html

Iran's foreign ministry summoned Sweden's charge d'affaires on Thursday to condemn what it said was an insult to the most sacred Islamic sanctities.

Source: https://www.aol.com/news/iran-holds-off-sending-ambassador-080504742.html

King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne on Sept. 15, 1973, and is Sweden's longest reigning monarch.

Source: https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/entertainment/national_entertainment/article_3fc06f55-2da7-5fd0-84c7-c3222b2247b3.html

Landerholm said there also were "indications" that groups are planning other acts against Swedish interests abroad, and cited the storming of Sweden's Embassy in Baghdad last month and an attempted attack on the diplomatic mission in Beirut last week.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230814/sweden-calls-for-vigilance-abroad-after-quran-desecrations-and-protests

Mackenzie Arnold tried hard to defend her goal, but Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo's penalty still managed to slide in.

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fifa-womens-world-cup-australia-new-zealand-2023-in-pictures/5952b9a6-6777-4f2e-8181-da1f6f2064d7

On Wednesday, Hungarian government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács said there was "an ample amount of grievances that need to be addressed" before Sweden's bid to join NATO would be ratified by the country.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/03/31/turkey-approves-finlands-nato-application-clearing-the-last-hurdle-sweden-is-still-waiting/

The stats tell most of the story with 13 shots from the US to Sweden's six, although the former only have an xG of 0.79 - they have perhaps been guilty of being wasteful with their final balls.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-12373863/Sweden-vs-USA-LIVE-Womens-World-Cup-2023-Live-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Turkey has cancelled a planned visit by Sweden's defence minister in response to anti-Turkish protests that increased tension between the two countries as Sweden seeks Turkey's approval to join the NATO military alliance.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/politics/turkey-cancels-sweden-ministers-meeting-c-9521471

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on Sunday, with energy security and Sweden's membership of NATO on the agenda for both countries.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/1549967-turkeys-leader-erdogan-hungary-nato-energy-talks/

US President Joe Biden and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke about Sweden's application to join the NATO alliance, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.

Source: https://en.apa.az/europe/biden-turkiyes-erdogan-discuss-swedens-nato-bid-media-419639

Watch Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo scoring a goal against Australia in the 30' in the 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-6963dc0c9000102

Watch the best of the action as Aberdeen are eliminated from the Europa League after a play-off defeat against Sweden's Hacken.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/6106837/defender-james-mcgarry-confident-aberdeen-can-make-an-impact-in-the-conference-league-groups/