Former IF Elfsborg player Alexander Bernhardsson is now preparing for his first World Cup with the Swedish national team. With the opener against Tunisia approaching, Bernhardsson is in Mexico training with the rest of the squad. He expresses his joy at being part of the national team and looks forward to playing in the tournament. Bernhardsson left IF Elfsborg in January 2024 to join German club Holstein Kiel, where he has had an eventful time. During his time in Kiel, he experienced promotion to the Bundesliga and challenges in the second division. Despite injuries, he has fought to contribute to his team. Bernhardsson has also shown interest in his former club IF Elfsborg and has followed their matches. He is pleased to see several former teammates in the World Cup squad and sees it as an advantage to have a strong bond with them. With many Swedish fans arriving in the USA and Mexico, Bernhardsson feels the support and wants to give back with great performances on the field.