Isak Hien Retains Captaincy for Sweden's 2025 World Cup Qualifiers

Isak Hien will continue to serve as the captain of the Swedish national football team as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches, starting with an important game against Slovenia on September 5. National coach Jon Dahl Tomasson confirmed Hien's leadership role, highlighting his development and character as a pivotal influence within the squad.

Hien, who has made 21 appearances for Sweden, previously led the team during friendly matches against Hungary and Algeria, despite several main players being unavailable due to injury. Tomasson praised Hien's resilience, stating, "He has shown what it takes to be captain," which reinforces the decision to maintain his captaincy for the qualifiers.

The full squad for the qualifiers has been announced, which includes notable players such as goalkeepers Viktor Johansson, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, and Robin Olsen, along with defenders like Samuel Dahl and Hjalmar Ekdal, and midfielders and forwards including Yasin Ayari and Alexander Isak.