Isak Hien ruled out of World Cup after serious injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Atalanta defender Isak Hien has been forced to leave the Sweden national team camp following a serious injury sustained during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Japan on June 25. The centre-back played a crucial role in Sweden's group matches but managed only 37 minutes against Japan before limping off. The Swedish Football Association confirmed it is a left hamstring injury that will prevent Hien from continuing in the tournament. He expressed gratitude to fans and teammates in an Instagram post and is expected to undergo further medical evaluation to determine treatment options.
- •Isak Hien played in all three of Sweden's group matches.
- •He sustained the injury in a match against Japan.
- •Tests confirmed the injury is severe, ruling him out for the tournament.
- •Hien has thanked fans and teammates in a social media message.
- •He will undergo further evaluation to determine treatment.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Atalanta defender Hien out of 2026 World Cup with serious injury
"Atalanta defender Isak Hien has seen his World Cup adventure cut short by a serious injury, as he is forced to leave the Sweden camp. ‘Unfortunately this dream ends prematurely.’The centre-back ha...
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