Nils Björkander – Sweden | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Nils Björkander
Nils Eric Roland Björkander
Date of BirthJune 11, 1996 (age 30)
Place of BirthKarlskrona, Sweden
Height / Weight185 / 72
PositionDefender
Current ClubIF Brommapojkarna
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Appearances
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Goals
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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
Nils Björkander 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 defender, Björkander 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
Nils Björkander 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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