Anthony Junior – Sweden | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Anthony Junior
Anthony David Junior Elanga
Date of BirthApril 27, 2002 (age 24)
Place of BirthMalmö, Sweden
Height / Weight178 / 70
PositionForward
Current ClubNewcastle
105
Career
Appearances
13
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier League | 32 | 0 | 1 |
| UEFA Champions League | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Premier League | 38 | 6 | 11 |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 105 | 13 | 13 |
14
Int'l
Caps
4
Int'l
Goals
Sweden International
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World Cup 2026
Group F →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 |  Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
2026 tournament outlook
Anthony Junior will represent Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sweden have been drawn in Group F alongside Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-14 against Tunisia at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey. As a forward, Junior will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Sweden's best World Cup finish is Runners-up (1958). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Sweden at the 2026 World Cup
Anthony Junior is part of the Sweden squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Graham Potter, alongside V. Johansson, H. Ekdal, G. Gudmundsson, and R. Bardghji among the key players.
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Sweden Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| V. Johansson | Goalkeeper |
| H. Ekdal | Defender |
| G. Gudmundsson | Midfielder |
| R. Bardghji | Attacker |
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