Swedes skip work when soccer fever takes hold, statistics agency says (opens original article in a new tab)

Swedish employees are expected to take more time off work during the World Cup, with statistics showing a significant increase in short-term absences during major soccer championships.

• Swedish employers expect increased work absences during World Cup
• Statistics Sweden found 57% higher odds of short absences during football championships
• Work absences rose from 19% to 27% in championship weeks