Sweden officially call up Alexander Isak for 2026 World Cup
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesSweden head coach Graham Potter has announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this summer.Potter opted to name a final tournament squad rather than a wider preliminary group, with Sweden set to begin their Group F campaign against Tunisia in Mexico on June 14.Alexander Isak is among seven players recalled after missing Sweden’s play-off matches against Ukraine and Poland in March.The 26-year-old striker has endured an injury-hit season at Liverpool following his £125m move from Newcastle United, starting just eight league matches.“We obviously hope he finishes the season in Liverpool with some game time,” said Potter. “Our challenge is to get Alex in the best moment of the season and for him to hit top form, because if he does, he’s a world-class player.”Alexander Isak has started only 13 games and made nine substitute appearances for Liverpool this term, and is yet to complete a full 90 minutes for the club.He is expected to push for a start against Aston Villa on Friday after returning from a minor groin issue, having come off the bench in last weekend’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea.Sweden will face Tunisia (15 June), the Netherlands (20 June), and Japan (26 June) in Group F.
Sweden endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group with just two points.However, their Nations League performance earned them a second chance, and victories over Ukraine and Poland in the play-offs secured their place at the finals.“It’s incredibly exciting – a huge honour for me,” said Potter. “The positive response from our supporters has been fantastic, and now we’re looking forward to creating more memories together during the World Cup.”Below is the Sweden squad for the World Cup: Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Jacob Widell Zetterstrom (Derby County).Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Emil Holm (Juventus), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Braga), Victor Lindelof (Aston Villa), Erik Smith (St.
Pauli), Carl Starfelt (Celta Vigo), Elliot Stroud (Mjallby), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund).Midfielders: Taha Ali (Malmo), Yasin Ayari (Brighton), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), Jesper Karlstrom (Udinese), Ken Sema (Pafos), Mattias Svanberg (Wolfsburg), Besfort Zeneli (Union St-Gilloise).Forwards: Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal), Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic).VM-truppen 2026 är här! 🇸🇪#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/wUEkSbETF2— Svensk Fotboll (@svenskfotboll) May 12, 2026 2026 World Cup alexander isak Sweden