Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
A. Isak played 4 matches for Sweden, starting every one. His only goal came in the group stage (Group F) against Tunisia.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group F | vs Tunisia 5-1 | Started, off on 90′ · 1 goal · 2 assists |
| Group F | vs Netherlands 1-5 | Started, played the full match · 1 assist |
| Group F | vs Japan 1-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs France 0-3 | Started, off on 89′ |
Biography
Alexander Isak (Swedish pronunciation: [alɛkˈsǎnːdɛr ˈîːsak]; born 21 September 1999) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Liverpool and the Sweden national team. Born and raised in Stockholm, Isak began his professional career with boyhood club AIK in 2016. He then went on to represent Borussia Dortmund and Willem II before signing with Real Sociedad in 2019. In 2022, Isak joined Newcastle United for a club-record fee. In 2025, he signed for Liverpool for £125 million, breaking both the club and British transfer fee records. A full Swedish international since 2017, Isak has won over 50 caps for his national team, and represented the side at UEFA Euro 2020. He is the youngest-ever goalscorer for both AIK and the Sweden national team. Isak has been frequently described by media sources throughout 2025 as one of the best strikers in the world.
Early life Alexander Isak was born on 21 September 1999 in Stockholm, the capital and most populous city of Sweden. He is of Eritrean descent from the Tigrinya ethnic group.
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