Hjalmar Ekdal – Sweden | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Hjalmar Ekdal
Date of BirthOctober 21, 1998 (age 27)
Place of BirthStockholm, Sweden
Height / Weight188 / 77
PositionDefender
Current ClubBurnley
39
Career
Appearances
0
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Premier League | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Eredivisie | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 39 | 0 | 1 |
4
Int'l
Caps
0
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
Hjalmar Ekdal 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, Ekdal 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
Hjalmar Ekdal is part of the Sweden squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Graham Potter, alongside V. Johansson, I. Hien, G. Gudmundsson, and R. Bardghji among the key players.
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Sweden Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| V. Johansson | Goalkeeper |
| I. Hien | Defender |
| G. Gudmundsson | Midfielder |
| R. Bardghji | Attacker |
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