ABOUT HJALMAR EKDAL
Auto-generated from squad dataWorld Cup pedigree
Hjalmar Ekdal arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 2 appearances on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for Sweden, contributing 0 goals and 0 assists across roughly 78 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live WC2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Sweden
As a defender for Sweden, Ekdal anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Burnley is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.
WC2026 outlook
Sweden enter Group F, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Ekdal's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Best WC2026 odds for Sweden
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Hjalmar Ekdal's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Ekdal features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics