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Swedish footballers to miss children's birth during World Cup

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Swedish footballers Jesper Karlström and Gabriel Gudmundsson will miss the birth of their first children due to the 2026 Football World Cup.
  • Both players are expecting children around the time of the team's departure for the tournament.
  • Karlström expressed hope that his child will be born before the departure but prioritized his family's well-being.

The 2026 Football World Cup will coincide with a significant personal milestone for Swedish players Jesper Karlström and Gabriel Gudmundsson, as both are set to become fathers for the first time. The timing of the tournament means they will likely be away from home when their children are born.

Karlström's first child is expected to arrive around the team's departure date for North America. While he hopes for an earlier arrival, he acknowledged the unavoidable circumstances. "There is not much to do about it," Karlström stated, reflecting the difficult balance between his professional commitments and his personal life.

There is not much to do about it.

— Jesper KarlströmSwedish footballer Jesper Karlström commented on missing the birth of his child due to the World Cup.

The situation highlights the sacrifices athletes sometimes make, with major international tournaments demanding their presence during significant life events. Despite the personal disappointment, the focus for players like Karlström remains on ensuring everything goes well with the birth and the health of his family.

Hope for it. But as long as everything goes well, I am happy.

— Jesper KarlströmJesper Karlström expressed his hopes regarding the timing of his child's birth.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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