Gabriel Gudmundsson, a defender for Leeds United, has been selected for Sweden’s roster to begin their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. On Wednesday, head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson announced his 23-man roster. Sweden will play Slovenia on September 5 and Kosovo on September 8.
The 26-year-old Gudmundsson joined Leeds from Lille this summer and has since made an impression in preseason and the first few games of the season, earning a call-up to the national team.
The team would need to demonstrate “character and quality” in order to guarantee a spot in the finals, according to Tomasson, who called the qualifications “a massive challenge.” The Leeds defender, who most recently played in a 2-0 victory over Hungary in June, has made 15 appearances for his nation.
The 26-year-old Gudmundsson joined Leeds from Lille this summer, and he has since made an impression throughout preseason and the World Cup, earning a call-up to the national team. Tomasson said the squadron would have to demonstrate eminence and spirit to earn a spot in the finals, calling the qualifications a huge task.
Gudmundsson earns a Sweden call-up ahead of World Cup qualifiers
The Leeds defender has made 15 appearances for his nation, most recently in a June 2-0 victory over Hungary. The following players represent Sweden in the FIFA World Cup: Isak Hien, Emil Krafth, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Robin Olsen, Samuel Dahl, Hjalmar Ekdal, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Viktor Johansson, and Ken Sema.
Viktor Gyokeres, Hugo Larsson, Jordan Larsson, Sebastian Nanasi, Benjamin Nygren, Anton Saletros, Daniel Svensson, Yasin Ayari, Alexander Bernhardsson, Lucas Bergvall, Anthony Elanga, Niclas Elisasson, Anton Isak, and Jesper Karlstrom.
In the World Cup, Fulham defeated Leeds for their first Premier Association victory of the year. Thanks to a late own goal at Craven Cottage from Gabriel Gudmundsson. A late own goal from Gabriel Gudmundsson helped Fulham defeat Leeds United 1-0 at Craven Cottage, securing their first victory of the Premier League season. The Cottagers spent most of the World Cup game on the defensive.
