Sweden's World Cup hopes just got a serious boost as rising star Anthony Elanga has been officially named in the 26-man squad for this summer's tournament. The young winger, who has been turning heads with his electric pace and sharp finishing, will don the iconic yellow jersey as the Blågult prepare for what promises to be a thrilling campaign.

Under the guidance of manager Graham Potter, Sweden are set to warm up with two key friendlies before the main event. First up, they'll face Norway on Monday, June 1 at Oslo's Ullevaal Stadium, followed by a home clash against Greece at the Friends Arena three days later. These matches will be crucial for building chemistry and fine-tuning tactics against tough opponents.

Sweden's journey to the World Cup was no walk in the park. They battled through the play-offs with gritty performances, defeating Ukraine and Poland to secure their spot in Group F. Now, they're ready to take on the world's best on the biggest stage.

Their group stage kicks off on Sunday, June 14 against Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico—a 3am BST kick-off that will test early risers. Then, it's a showdown with the Netherlands on June 20 at the NRG Stadium in Houston (6pm BST), followed by a final group match against Japan on June 26 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (12am BST). With a mix of experienced heads and hungry young talents like Elanga, Sweden—World Cup finalists back in 1958—are aiming to write a new chapter in their storied history.