Sweden Leaves Barcelona's Roony Bardghji Out of 2026 World Cup Squad

Overview

• Sweden's 26-man World Cup roster, unveiled Tuesday by manager Graham Potter, excluded the 20-year-old winger from the trip to North America.
• Potter called the choice difficult, citing a competitive pecking order and the need for a balanced group by age, experience, and roles.
• Swedish outlet Aftonbladet, echoed by SPORT, reported his status suffered after the Poland qualifier due to visible frustration during celebrations and friction in the dressing room.
• At Barcelona this season he played 783 minutes across 26 games with two goals and four assists, as coach Hansi Flick praised his professionalism despite limited minutes behind star starters.
• Coverage suggested the snub could lead to a summer loan or sale to find regular games, a key fork in the path for a three-cap talent who moved from FC Copenhagen to Barça last year.