While Isac Lidberg and Sweden suffered a clear defeat in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Jean-Paul Boëtius and Suriname can achieve something historic and secure a World Cup ticket on their own merit. This article provides all the information on the two SV 98 national team players.
Jean-Paul Boëtius and Suriname took a significant step towards the 2026 World Cup finals with their 4-0 victory over El Salvador last Thursday (November 13th). The SV 98 number ten played the full 90 minutes. Next Wednesday (November 19th, 2am German time), Suriname has the opportunity to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup against Guatemala at the Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera, thus qualifying for the tournament for the first time in their history. Thanks to this recent success, their fate remains firmly in their own hands.
Here’s the current standings in the group: Panama also fulfilled their duty in the other match and remain level on points with group leaders Suriname. However, Boëtius and his teammates have a decisive advantage: their impressive scoring record has given them a goal difference of +5, while Panama’s is +2. Thus, both teams are locked in a battle for direct World Cup qualification. Suriname travels to Guatemala, while Panama hosts El Salvador. The group winner qualifies directly for next summer’s World Cup in the USA, while the runner-up has the opportunity to secure a World Cup berth via the playoffs next March.
If both teams finish with the same number of points and the same goal difference, the number of goals scored will be the deciding factor. Should that also be equal, the head-to-head result will determine the winner. In their previous encounters, the two teams drew – a goalless draw in Suriname and a 1-1 draw in Panama. This away goal gives Suriname the advantage in this category.
Overall, much is still possible in this group, but Suriname has secured a significantly better starting position.
Sweden has suffered only defeats in this World Cup qualifier, apart from a draw against Slovenia. They also had to return home empty-handed from their match against Switzerland last Saturday. Isac Lidberg was substituted on in the 78th minute of the game against the group leaders. The „Tre Kronor“ (Three Crowns) are in last place in their group with just one point and even a win in their home game against Slovenia on Tuesday (November 18th, 8:45pm) would eliminate any chance of finishing near the top of their qualifying group.
And yet, the World Cup train hasn’t left the station for Sweden. This is due to a curious situation: The Swedish national team won their Nations League group and were among the four best group winners of the round. Thanks to this result, Sweden has secured a direct ticket to the playoffs next March, where they still have a chance of participating in the World Cup finals in the summer of 2026 – regardless of their performance in the World Cup qualifying group stage.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
At the end of the current season, the partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG, which has grown over many years, will end due to a strategic realignment of the software company.
The DFB sports court has suspended Patric Pfeiffer for one match following his sending-off against SV Elversberg.
Four goals, three points, and a well-deserved victory in the Hessenliga! At home against VfB 1905 Marburg last Saturday (April 25th), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally celebrated a win after a long wait. Thanks to their confidence, assertiveness in one-on-one situations, and numerous scoring opportunities, the U21s convincingly beat the Marburg team 4-0.
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.