Atalanta defender Isak Hien has seen his World Cup journey minimize brief by a critical harm, as he’s compelled to depart the camp. ‘Sadly this dream ends prematurely.’
The centre-back had been for all three group matches, taking part in within the 5-1 victory over , 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands, and 1-1 draw with .
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Nevertheless, the latter solely lasted for 37 minutes, and he was compelled to limp off on account of an harm.
Now preliminary exams have proven it’s a critical difficulty, so Hien will be unable to proceed with Sweden into the Spherical of 32 fixtures.
Hien sends message to Sweden followers
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 25: Isak Hien #4 of Sweden receives the medical consideration after sustaining an harm throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Japan and Sweden at Dallas Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Photographs)
“A dream that has come true, however which sadly ends prematurely personally,” wrote Hien on Instagram.
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“Because of all of the Swedish supporters on the market who’ve supported us since day one – you might be completely unbelievable. Massive due to the fellows on the crew and everybody in and across the nationwide crew for the very best expertise one can have as a soccer participant.
“To my household and my shut buddies, who’re there by way of thick and skinny, I’ve no phrases to precise how grateful I’m. Onward Sweden! I’ll be again.”
Now Hien is predicted to bear specialist remedy to find the extent of the harm and whether or not surgical procedure is required.
The Swedish Soccer Affiliation confirmed that it’s an harm to the left hamstring that’s so critical, he has no probability of recovering earlier than the tip of the match.
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warned that “this harm means he might be away from soccer for a while.”