How are suspensions even relevant here? What injuries? Seriously you're a sore loser if you're gonna complain about any of those things, especially if you're Italy. Neither of those things were a problem for them, and you can say the exact same thing about Sweden. Sweden didn't have Ekdal who is one of their most important players, and they had to make early changes in the deciding game because of injuries on players that were playing in crucial positions on the pitch.
For whatever reason, people doesn't give Sweden any credit at all for eliminating Italy. The only reason they did advance, was because Italy were horrendous, apparently. Didn't have anything to do with the fact that Sweden actually defended very well and made it tough for Italy. Which, btw, is not how Sweden usually plays. Some people who watched those games seems to think that Sweden are just the Scandinavian Ireland, lol. Because that's the only time they've seen them play. I have been very impressed by how well Sweden have played at times in the qualifiers, Janne Andersson is really getting the most out of the team.
I never said that Mexico is an easy opponent. If anything, you made it out like Mexico would advance easily. Mexico are a good and entertaining team, but it's hardly a challenge for them to qualify for the tournaments. Never having to face an actual tough opponent ever in the qualifiers. But yes they have done well in previous tournaments. But i wouldn't be surprised at all if Sweden advances through at the expense of Mexico. And that's coming from someone who is quite a pessimistic fan.
When Sweden were drawn against Italy, the odds were obviously against them advancing, but i didn't think it was impossible if Sweden could play the way they played in the group stage qualifiers. The underdog role suits them very well, that's when they're at their best. And you obviously had to hope that Italy wouldn't play their best games. Because it's always going to be extremely hard to beat a world class team playing at their best, if you're a smaller less established football nation.