Sweden World Cup 2026 Squad Confirmed

26-man squad

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Here's how Sweden shape up for the 2026 World Cup — a confirmed 26-man squad.

The headline names include Victor Lindelöf (76 caps) of Aston Villa, Alexander Isak (58 caps) of Liverpool and Mattias Svanberg (41 caps) of VfL Wolfsburg.

The squad is built from 3 goalkeepers, 11 defenders, 7 midfielders and 5 forwards.

Experience-wise this is a blend of seasoned internationals and fresher faces — 2 players have 50+ caps, and the squad carries 519 international appearances between them, led by Victor Lindelöf on 76.

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Full squad

Goalkeepers 3

Jacob Widell Zetterström Derby County F.C. · 3 caps

Viktor Johansson Stoke City F.C. · 12 caps

Kristoffer Nordfeldt AIK Fotboll · 21 caps

Defenders 11

Gustaf Lagerbielke S.C. Braga · 11 caps

Victor Lindelöf Aston Villa F.C. · 76 caps

Isak Hien Atalanta BC · 29 caps

Gabriel Gudmundsson Leeds United F.C. · 24 caps

Herman Johansson FC Dallas · 3 caps

Daniel Svensson Borussia Dortmund · 13 caps

Hjalmar Ekdal Burnley F.C. · 13 caps

Carl Starfelt RC Celta de Vigo · 18 caps

Eric Smith FC St. Pauli · 2 caps

Alexander Bernhardsson Holstein Kiel · 11 caps

Elliot Stroud Mjällby AIF · 1 caps

Midfielders 7

Lucas Bergvall Tottenham Hotspur F.C. · 10 caps

Benjamin Nygren Celtic F.C. · 11 caps

Ken Sema Pafos FC · 33 caps

Jesper Karlström Udinese Calcio · 25 caps

Yasin Ayari Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 21 caps

Mattias Svanberg VfL Wolfsburg · 41 caps

Besfort Zeneli Royale Union Saint-Gilloise · 8 caps

Forwards 5

Alexander Isak Liverpool F.C. · 58 caps

Anthony Elanga Newcastle United F.C. · 30 caps

Viktor Gyökeres Arsenal F.C. · 33 caps

Gustaf Nilsson Club Brugge KV · 10 caps

Taha Ali Malmö FF · 2 caps

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