Gustav Lundgren ruled out of World Cup following Achilles injury

Swedish winger Gustav Lundgren has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during the warm-up session before his club team GAIS's opening match in the Swedish league on April 6, 2024. Lundgren, 30, recently gained prominence after playing in the third tier of Swedish football until 2022. He was a key contributor to Sweden's qualification for the World Cup, notably participating in the decisive 3-2 playoff victory over Poland. During that match, he provided the assist for Viktor Gyokeres' winning goal in the 88th minute. The player confirmed he will also miss a significant portion of the upcoming club season due to the severity of the injury. Lundgren expressed shock at the sudden nature of the event, which cut short a significant career milestone.