Controlled Demolition Mishap Collapses Stand at Sweden World Cup Training Venue
On June 25, 2026, Sweden’s national football team arrived for training at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, ahead of a World Cup match against Japan, only to find a collapsed press stand and debris caused by a controlled demolition gone wrong during a $182 million renovation. No injuries occurred, and training proceeded on unaffected areas. Players expressed bewilderment, initially suspecting a storm. The incident did not disrupt Sweden’s crucial Group F preparation.
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Sweden Trains in Partially Destroyed Stadium Ahead of World Cup Match Against France
Sweden's national football team is preparing for their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against France in an unusual and disrupted setting. Based at Toyota Stadium north of Dallas, the Swedish team is training at a venue that is currently undergoing demolition ahead of scheduled reconstruction in 2028. During the demolition work, part of a stand collapsed in the wrong direction, startling players upon their arrival. Swedish striker Besfort Zeneli expressed surprise, noting there was no storm to explain the collapse. Sports director Stefan Pettersson confirmed that no injuries occurred and that the training pitch and all other areas remain fully usable. He explained that the demolition team likely used explosive devices that caused the collapse on the wrong side. Despite the incident, Sweden continues its preparations for the match against France, which will be played at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertSweden Training at Partially Collapsed Stadium Ahead of 2026 World Cup Match vs France
Sweden's national football team is training at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, which is in a state of partial demolition and collapse, ahead of their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against France. A stand collapsed during planned demolition work, but officials confirmed no injuries and the playing fields remain usable. Swedish striker Besfort Zeneli expressed surprise at the condition of the stadium, noting the collapse was not due to a storm. Sports director Stefan Petterson said the demolition team used an explosive device that caused the wrong section to fall. Toyota Stadium, with 20,000 seats, is being renovated for a planned reopening in 2028. Sweden qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, with a record of one win, one draw, and one loss. They will travel to East Rutherford, New Jersey, to face France on June 30.
Home Football - actualitésSweden players stunned by construction mess at Dallas training venue
The Swedish national football team, in Dallas to face Japan at AT&T Stadium, held a training session at Toyota Stadium, home of FC Dallas. Upon arrival, players were shocked to find the stadium in disarray due to ongoing demolition work. Midfielder Besfort Zeneli, quoted by Aftonbladet, expressed his surprise, initially suspecting a storm had hit. The scene, captured in images shared by Record Portugal, showed a heavily disrupted pitch and stands. The demolition is part of a renovation project for the stadium. The incident caused confusion but did not prevent the team from preparing for their upcoming match.
RecordControlled Demolition Mishap Destroys Part of Stadium During Sweden World Cup Training
On June 25, 2026, Sweden's World Cup squad experienced a frightening incident during training at FC Dallas' Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. A controlled demolition at a nearby construction site went wrong when explosives caused a structure to collapse in the wrong direction, crashing into a section of stadium seating near where the team was practicing. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Team manager Stefan Pettersson confirmed the mishap, noting that workers 'probably used an explosive device' and it 'fell in the wrong direction.' Defender Besfort Zeneli remarked on the sudden collapse, saying he initially thought it was a storm. Despite the damage and visible debris, Sweden continued training as scheduled ahead of their crucial Group F match against Japan. Sweden sits third in the group, one point behind Japan and the Netherlands, needing a strong result to advance to the knockout stage.
Yardbarker: SoccerSweden's World Cup training surprised by collapsed grandstand at Toyota Stadium
Sweden's national football team arrived at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas for a World Cup training session ahead of their crucial match against Japan, only to find a collapsed grandstand and piles of debris. The stadium is undergoing a $182 million renovation project. Coach Graham Potter and players were confused by the scene, with midfielder Besfort Zeneli wondering if a storm had hit. Sweden's team manager Stefan Pettersson said the demolition was planned but 'fell in the wrong direction,' though no one was hurt and training proceeded as scheduled. An FC Dallas spokesperson confirmed it was a controlled demolition using a pull-down method without explosives. Sweden, currently third in Group F after a 5-1 win over Tunisia and a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, needs a win against Japan to advance to the knockout rounds.
Soccer - The AthleticExplaining why Sweden's World Cup training is crumbling around them: 'What the hell happened?'
Sweden's national football team was surprised to find a partially collapsed grandstand and debris at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, during training ahead of their crucial World Cup group match against Japan. The demolition was part of a planned $182 million renovation of the FC Dallas home stadium. Team manager Stefan Pettersson confirmed the team was warned, no one was hurt, and training was unaffected. Players including Besfort Zeneli expressed confusion, initially suspecting a storm. Sweden, coming off a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, needs a win against Japan to advance to the knockout rounds. An FC Dallas spokesperson stated the work was a controlled pull-down demolition, not an explosion.
Soccer - The AthleticSweden's World Cup training base disrupted by crumbling grandstand demolition mishap in Frisco
Sweden's national soccer team arrived for a World Cup training session at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on June 25, 2026, and found a collapsed grandstand and debris pile. Players initially feared a storm had caused damage, but team manager Stefan Pettersson revealed it was a planned demolition that 'fell in the wrong direction.' No injuries occurred, and training proceeded as scheduled. FC Dallas confirmed it was a controlled pull-down demolition, not explosives. The incident occurred as Sweden prepared for a crucial group-stage match against Japan, needing a win to advance to the knockout rounds.
Soccer - The AthleticSweden's World Cup Training Venue in Frisco Suffers Stand Collapse
The Swedish national team was shocked to find a collapsed press stand at their training stadium in Frisco, Texas, ahead of their World Cup group match against Japan. The Toyota Stadium, undergoing a $182 million renovation, saw a section of the stand fall during construction work. No injuries occurred, and the team held training as planned. Players and staff expressed bewilderment, with initial speculation that demolition work went awry. Sweden, coming off a mixed tournament performance, must face Japan to advance.
Nachrichten - WELTSwedish National Team's World Cup Training Venue Partially Collapses
On June 25, 2026, the Swedish national football team arrived at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, for a training session ahead of their World Cup group match against Japan, only to find a collapsed press stand leaving a heap of debris on the training ground. The stadium is undergoing a $182 million renovation expected to be completed by 2028. According to Swedish team officials and players, construction work went wrong, causing part of a stand to fall in the wrong direction. No one was injured, and the team was able to complete training on the unaffected areas of the pitch. Coach Graham Potter's players were bewildered by the sight, with midfielder Besfort Zeneli questioning what happened in the absence of any storm. The incident did not disrupt Sweden's preparation for the critical match.
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