Sweden's Hien out of World Cup after suffering hamstring injury against Japan

Sweden's World Cup campaign has been dealt a blow with the news that defender Isak Hien will not participate further in the tournament. Hien sustained a hamstring injury during Sweden's 1-1 draw against Japan on Thursday, forcing him to withdraw.

The Swedish Football Association (SvFF) confirmed that the 27-year-old defender's injury is severe enough to prevent him from playing any further matches. He is set to return to his club for an extended period of recovery, as indicated by national team doctor Jonas Werner.

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Isak has sustained an injury in his left hamstring to such an extent that he will not be able to participate further in the World Cup. He will return to his club, and the injury means that he will be away from football for some time.

Coach Graham Potter expressed his disappointment for Hien, stating that having to end a World Cup prematurely due to injury is very sad. Potter assured that the team would offer Hien their full support throughout his recovery process. "It's sad for him, but I'm sure he'll come back stronger," Potter added in a statement released by the SvFF.

Sweden advanced to the round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Despite Hien's absence, the team will face France in their next match. The injury means Hien will be unavailable for this crucial fixture and will require significant time away from football.

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Having to end the World Cup in this way with an injury is very sad and we will support him in the best way possible. It's sad for him, but I'm sure he'll come back stronger.