Liverpool · UEFA Nations League · Attacker · #9 · Sweden · 26 yrs
A. Isak plays as an attacker for Liverpool. A. Isak is a Swedish international, 26 years old, attacker, currently at Liverpool. A. Isak wears shirt number 9 for Liverpool. A. Isak was born in Stockholm, Sweden on 1999-09-21. A. Isak is 192 cm tall and weighs 77 kg. A. Isak's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across UEFA Nations League, DFB Pokal, U19 Bundesliga, Premier League - Summer Series, and other leagues. A. Isak's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore A. Isak season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Attacker · #9
Liverpool LIVKev: I think we should bring in Alex Scott and ship out Alexis Mac Allister. Zaid: I think Cody Gakpo should leave because he won't play as much since we have Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, but he will still go for a good £75m. James: I believe we should move on and let Cody Gakpo go and we should go for Bradley Barcola after his amazing performances at the World Cup.
"A very frustrating season, and without a doubt we are all very disappointed," Bruno Guimaraes wrote on Instagram after Newcastle's 2-0 defeat by Fulham on the final day of the season. Newcastle ended up finishing 12th in the Premier League, failing to qualify for Europe, let alone the Champions League. Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali have since left, meaning Newcastle have lost three key players in less than a year, following Alexander Isak's protracted move to Liverpool last summer.
Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says rivals Newcastle selling Sandro Tonali to Tottenham in a deal worth up to £100m is "probably a positive thing" for the Magpies. Eddie Howe's side have effectively needed to trade to reinvest with Alexander Isak, Antony Gordon and now Tonali all leaving the club in the space of less than a year. "Newcastle have had an issue for a number of years with the financial situation and selling players for that value, and replacing them with younger players, will make a huge change to their squad cost ratio," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.
France are one of the best teams at the 2026 World Cup, leaving their attacking mark throughout the tournament. They face Sweden today in the Round of 32. As this is the knockout stage, fans are closely watching Kylian Mbappé's status. France have established as one of the best teams at the 2026 World Cup. Imposing their attacking strength, they remain unbeaten as the tournament’s highest-scoring team. With this in mind, they face Sweden in the Round of 32, needing to maintain their excellent form. Because of this, fans are keeping a close eye on Kylian Mbappé‘s status, as he has been the team’s leading goalscorer and may be differential. Kylian Mbappé is expected to start for France, as he has no physical issues or suspensions. Head coach Didier Deschamps considers him an undisputed starter because of his goalscoring ability. Although he arrived amid heavy criticism, he has scored four goals, competing to become the tournament’s top scorer. Therefore, he will enter the Round of 32 clash highly motivated, looking to score several goals. Alongside Mbappé, France could maintain their attacking approach with Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Désiré Doué, which has been very successful. Combined with the attackers’ defensive work rate, Deschamps could look to balance the team with Adrien Rabiot and Aurélien Tchouaméni in midfield. Facing a team capable of posing an attacking threat, the defensive solidity of the full-backs will be crucial. Like France, Sweden are expected to dominate the match, looking to take advantage of their pace on the wings and their aerial strength. Because of this, head coach Graham Potter could keep Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres as his attacking partnership. However, they face one main challenge: Containing the opposition’s powerful attack. As a result, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Victor Lindelof, and Gustaf Lagerbielke will need to deliver an almost flawless performance. Kylian Mbappe #10 of France. France projected lineup vs Sweden After remaining unbeaten in the 2026 World Cup, France come into the match as the clear favorites to defeat Sweden. Head coach Didier Deschamps is expected to stick with the same lineup. The presence of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Adrien Rabiot will be crucial to press high and shut down the opposition’s counterattacks. Alongside them, William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano will need to shine defensively to stop Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres. Considering this, France could play as follows: Mike Maignan; Lucas Digne, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde; Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni; Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué; Kylian Mbappé. Sweden projected lineup vs France Despite their impressive debut against Tunisia, Sweden have struggled in their last two matches, losing to the Netherlands and drawing with Japan. Even so, head coach Graham Potter could stick with his attacking approach, led by Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres. However, they face the enormous challenge of containing France’s powerful attack, as they could lose control of the match. With this in mind, Sweden could lineup as follows: Jacob Zetterström; Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelof, Gabriel Gudmundsson; Alexander Bernhardsson, Yasin Ayari, Jesper Karlström, Elliot Stroud; Anthony Elanga; Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres.
With draws entirely off the table in the knockout rounds, the outcome of this high-intensity battle will send massive shockwaves through the 2026 World Cup bracket as both squads fight to punch their ticket to the Round of 16. Leaving everything on the pitch, France and Sweden are squaring off for survival in the Round of 32. With draws entirely off the table in the knockout rounds, the outcome of this high-intensity battle will send massive shockwaves through the 2026 World Cup bracket as both squads fight to punch their ticket to the Round of 16. The match brought together a France side arriving as one of the tournament favorites and a Sweden team that reached the knockout phase after battling through a difficult group stage. France defeated Sweden 3-0, continuing its dominant World Cup campaign, while Sweden’s adventure ended after reaching the elimination rounds. Les Blues arrive at the Round of 32 with enormous confidence after producing a perfect group stage. The national team won all three matches in Group I, scoring 10 goals and conceding only two. The French attack was the biggest reason behind their success. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele led the way, scoring four goals each during the group phase, while players like Michael Olise, Desire Doue, and Bradley Barcola added even more attacking quality. PosTeamW-D-LPtsStatus1.France3-0-09Advanced to Round of 322.Norway2-0-16Advanced to Round of 323.Senegal1-0-23Advanced (Best 3rd Place)4.Iraq0-0-30Eliminated France’s group campaign included victories over Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. The final match against Norway ended in a convincing 4-1 victory, with Dembele scoring a hat-trick as Didier Deschamps’ side showed why many considered them serious contenders for the trophy. Sweden’s difficult path to the knockout stage Sweden enters the match with a completely different story. The national team qualified as one of the best third-placed teams after collecting four points in Group F. The Swedish campaign started brightly with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia, but things became complicated after a heavy 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands. A 1-1 draw against Japan in the final group match was enough to secure qualification. The Blue and Yellow have relied on attacking players such as Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Anthony Elanga to create danger, but defensive problems remain a concern. Group F Final Standings PosTeamW-D-LGDPtsStatus1.Netherlands2-1-0+67Advanced2.Japan1-2-0+45Advanced3.Sweden1-1-104Advanced (Best 3rd)4.Tunisia0-0-3-100Eliminated What happens if France wins and Sweden loses? If France wins, the national team advances comfortably into the Round of 16, maintaining its status as one of the tournament favourites. The French side would then face Paraguay, which enters the next round after a dramatic upset over Germany. Marcus Thuram of France celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Pierre Kalulu. This scenario also keeps France on a path toward a potentially favourable bracket section, especially after several other heavyweights have already been eliminated. Les Bleus’ squad’s depth and attacking firepower make them strong candidates to progress further. The win also would allow Didier Deschamps to continue his final World Cup campaign as France manager with hopes of adding another trophy to his legacy. What happens if Sweden wins and France loses? A Sweden victory would create one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 World Cup. France would be eliminated immediately, while Sweden would advance to face Paraguay in the Round of 16. Such a result would represent one of Sweden’s greatest World Cup achievements in modern history. Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after Sweden’s 5-1 win over Tunisia. Graham Potter and his players’ best opportunity would be to stay compact defensively and use the speed of the forwards on counterattacks. Players like Elanga, Isak, and Gyokeres possess the ability to punish any defensive mistakes. However, overcoming France’s attac
In a thrilling penalty shootout, Paraguay eliminated Germany and will play in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Paraguay secured a historic upset over Germany at Gillette Stadium in Boston, eliminating a perennial heavyweight from the 2026 World Cup in a thrilling penalty-shootout thriller. With a coveted ticket to the Round of 16 officially punched, La Albirroja has their knockout path mapped out, with only the specific identity of their next opponent left to be decided. In a match where Die Mannschaft stood as heavy pre-kickoff favorites, Paraguay broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute by forcing a high turnover, allowing Matias Galarza to deliver a pinpoint cross that Julio Enciso emphatically headed home. With Paraguay sitting deep to preserve the lead in the second half, Florian Wirtz unpicked the lock with a cross that Kai Havertz glancingly deflected with his head to level the score. With regulation resolving in a stalemate, the match proceeded to extra time, where Germany‘s Jonathan Tah seemingly poked home a 2-1 winner, only for the goal to be disallowed due to a foul on Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill. In the ensuing high-stakes penalty shootout, Paraguay ultimately held their nerve to claim the monumental victory. Paraguay’s next opponent With their spot in the World Cup Round of 16 officially locked down, the South American underdogs will advance to face the winner of the blockbuster knockout clash between France and Sweden, who square off the following day. The Round of 16 matchup is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th at 5 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Anthony Elanga #11 of Sweden and Kylian Mbappe #10 of France. France cruised into the knockout rounds on the back of a perfect group-stage campaign, topping their group with convincing victories over Senegal (3-1), Iraq (3-0), and Norway (4-1). Conversely, Sweden squeaked through as one of the tournament’s top third-place finishers, weathering an inconsistent 4-point group run that featured a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia, a heavy 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, and a gritty 1-1 draw with Japan. Sitting at No. 2 in the FIFA World Rankings, France enters the knockouts as a premier title favorite for the 2026 crown. Their terrifying frontline is spearheaded by Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, who have logged four goals apiece as Les Bleus launch their pursuit of a third consecutive World Cup final appearance. Sweden, meanwhile, is navigating a transitional and inconsistent period under manager Graham Potter after qualifying via the grueling UEFA playoffs. Across his first nine matches at the helm, the Englishman has posted a balanced 3-3-3 record, with star strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres still searching for their first goals of this World Cup, leaving Anthony Elanga to carry the torch as the squad’s primary attacking catalyst.
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Japan will square off against Sweden in Matchday 3 of the FIFA World Cup group stage. Here's all the information you need to watch the game live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Japan vs Sweden on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Japan vs Sweden WHAT 2026 World Cup WHEN 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT • Thursday, June 25, 2026 WHERE Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Peacock Premium, FS1, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Japan enters the final group stage match in a strong position, having secured four points from their first two games. After a resilient 2-2 draw against the Netherlands where they came from behind twice, the Samurai Blue delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Tunisia. This dominant performance puts them in a prime position to challenge for the top spot in Group F, making this clash with Sweden a must-win to control their destiny. Sweden‘s journey in the tournament has been a tale of two extremes. They opened their campaign with an explosive 5-1 win over Tunisia, showcasing their formidable attacking power. However, they were brought back to earth with a humbling 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands. Now sitting a point behind Japan, the Swedes face a high-stakes finale where a victory would see them leapfrog their opponents and secure a place in the knockout rounds. Tactical Analysis & Match Context The trajectories of these two nations couldn’t be more different. Japan has demonstrated both grit and attacking flair, thriving as both an underdog against the Dutch and as the favorite against Tunisia. Their confidence is high, and their system under manager Hajime Moriyasu appears balanced and effective. In contrast, Sweden‘s form is volatile, defined by a potent offense and a worryingly porous defense that has conceded in every qualifier and tournament match so far. The tactical battle will likely pit Japan’s quick, inventive passing and fluid movement against Sweden‘s more direct approach. The key to the match lies in whether Japan‘s agile forwards can exploit the significant gaps in Sweden‘s backline, which struggled immensely against the Netherlands. On the other side, Sweden‘s world-class attacking duo of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres gives them a powerful weapon that can trouble any defense, meaning they are always a threat to score. Motivation is clear and urgent for both sides. Japan needs a victory to have a chance at finishing first in the group, a result that may require a significant goal tally to surpass the Netherlands on goal difference. For Sweden, the math is simpler but no less critical: a win guarantees passage to the next round, while a draw would leave them hoping to advance as one of the best third-placed teams. Expect an open, attacking game as both teams push for a decisive result. Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends Historically, there is little to separate Japan and Sweden. The two nations have met four times, all in international friendlies, with no encounters in a major competition. Sweden holds the only victory, a 1-0 win back in 1997, while the other three matches ended in draws. The most recent meeting was a 1-1 draw in 2002. While direct head-to-head history is limited, their respective records against continental opposition offer more insight. Japan has a strong recent record against European teams at the tournament, remaining undefeated in their last four such matches. Conversely, Sweden has a perfect, albeit brief, record against AFC opponents in the competition, winning both of their previous encounters. Recent trends strongly suggest a high-scoring affair. Both of Sweden‘s matches at the 2026 finals have seen a total of six goals. Furthermore, both teams have scored in Sweden‘s last eight consecutive games, a run in which they have conceded an average of 2.38 goals per game. Japan has also shown its offensive capabilities, scoring six goals in its first two matches. Squad News & Projected Lineups Both squads head in
Two camps who will be looking to officially punch their respective World Cup knockout stage tickets in the early hours of Friday, Japan will meet Sweden in Texas. With the 2026 World Cup group stage set to draw to a close over the next week, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available this summer. […] The post Prediction: Japan vs Sweden appeared first on SoccerNews.
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