Sweden's 2026 World Cup squad: Isak and Gyökeres, the most feared duo

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Sweden returns to the 2026 World Cup with Alexander Isak (Liverpool) and Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) as their most lethal and expensive attacking duo of the tournament
Viktor Gyökeres was the hero in the playoffs with a hat-trick against Poland, arriving in great form to be a protagonist in the competition
Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa) leads the defense with experience and authority, with Anthony Elanga providing speed on the wings

Sweden missed the last appointment, but they're back with a huge threat up front (Group F). If the striking duo clicks, few will want to face them.

🌟 Alexander Isak (Liverpool) and Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) form one of the most expensive and lethal attacking partnerships in the World Cup. Gyökeres arrives in red-hot form after bagging a hat-trick in the playoff against Poland.

🛡️ At the back, Victor Lindelöf (Aston Villa) commands with pedigree and experience. Anthony Elanga (Newcastle) brings pace down the flank.

🇪🇸 LaLiga link: centre-back Carl Starfelt plays for Celta de Vigo.

📈 Sweden scraped through via the playoffs and Gyökeres was the hero with a hat-trick against Poland. The objective is clear: to be one of the tournament's surprise packages thanks to their golden duo.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Graham Potter

🧤 Goalkeepers

Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County)

🛡️ Defenders

Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Emil Holm (Juventus), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Braga), Victor Nilsson Lindelöf (Aston Villa), Eric Smith (St. Pauli), Carl Starfelt (Celta de Vigo), Elliot Stroud (Mjällby), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund)

⚙️ Midfielders

Taha Ali (Malmö), Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Jesper Karlström (Udinese), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic), Ken Sema (Pafos), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Besfort Zeneli (Union SG)

⚽ Forwards

Anthony Elanga (Newcastle), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brujas)

🏆 Group F

⚽ Opponents: Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sweden's manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Graham Potter is Sweden's manager for the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Sweden in at the 2026 World Cup?

Sweden is in Group F of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.

How many players does Sweden call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Sweden has a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Sweden play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Sweden plays in Group F against Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.

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