Celtic’s Benjamin Nygren is set to be at the 2026 World Cup with Sweden this summer. The attacking midfielder has been one of the Hoops’ best players this seaso
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THE INSIGHT Jack utilises a network of club and industry contacts across the Scottish Premiership to deliver verified, high-speed reporting. He provides the tactical and transfer insight behind the headlines to ensure fans get the full story as it happens. The attacking midfielder has been one of the Hoops’ best players this season as they lifted a domestic double.
The 24-year-old will now be aiming to replicate this form in the USA, Canada and Mexico as Sweden look to put on a memorable show. However, in their warm-up friendlies, things have been difficult for Sweden, and they drew 2-2 against Greece on Thursday, with Nygren putting in another disappointing display.
As a result, the Swedish media were far from happy with the performance of the squad and were quick to criticise Nygren ahead of their World Cup campaign. The midfielder came off the bench during the 3-1 defeat to Norway on Monday, but was unable to make a meaningful impact.
Nevertheless, Graham Potter gave him a chance to shine against Greece, but the Celtic star once again failed to prove why he should be in the starting XI during the World Cup.on 5 June, the attacking midfielder only created one chance, had just one shot which was off target, completed just 79 per cent of his passes, did not complete a dribble and only won 25 per cent of his ground duels.wrote: “Invisible for much of the opening half but grew into the game as it went on. Got more exposure at the start of the second half when Sweden was a bit more offensive.
” The Swede is understood to view a move to the English top-flight as the natural next step for his career, and teams are already queuing up to offer that move to him this summer. He has drastically enhanced his reputation within the game during his debut campaign in Scotland, and sources say that he is ready to test himself at the highest level.
A successful World Cup with Sweden could increase interest further, especially if he is able to go far in the competition. However, it remains to be seen if the Hoops are able to convince the midfielder to continue his career at Parkhead this summer.
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