Sweden's Hien out of WC after suffering injury against Japan

Sweden defender Isak Hien will play no further part in ​the World Cup after suffering a hamstring ‌injury in their 1-1 draw with Japan on Thursday, the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) said.

The Swedes will face France ​in the round of 32 after ​advancing as one of the eight best ⁠third-placed teams, but the 27-year-old will be ​unavailable for coach Graham Potter.

"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," national ​team doctor Jonas Werner said in a statement released ‌by ⁠the SvFF on Friday.

"He will return to his club, and the injury means that he will be away from football for ​some time."

Potter ​said they ⁠would offer Hien their full support in his recovery.

"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," ​he said in the statement.

"It's ​sad for him, but I'm sure he'll come back ​stronger."