Sweden’s Minister for Social Affairs, Jakob Forssmed of the Christian Democrats, has released an original song intended to support the Swedish men’s national team. The release was announced by the government on Sunday and the song itself was made public on Monday. Forssmed expressed his good wishes to the players and leadership in an accompanying press release. Details regarding the song’s genre or availability were not immediately provided. This unusual gesture of support highlights the Minister’s personal enthusiasm for the team’s prospects. The move has generated discussion regarding the intersection of politics and national sporting events. It remains to be seen what impact, if any, the song will have on the team’s performance.