News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. World Cup. Since joining SC Braga in the summer of 2025, Gustaf Lagerbielke, who scored one of Sweden’s goals in their 3-2 victory against Poland, securing their place in the final phase of this World Cup, has an unusual routine with his national team friends Noel Tornqvist and Benjamin Nygren. “We go to the beach, look at the stars, and discuss the big questions of life. It gets deep – from discussions about the starting eleven to conspiracy theories, whether the moon landing was fake or not, and so on,” Gustaf revealed. The surname Lagerbielke belongs to a noble family with its own coat of arms, and Gustaf himself holds the title of friherre (baron). “For me, it’s nothing special, but I understand that people find it interesting. It’s not very common in football,” he admitted. The SC Braga center-back was involved in a humorous incident during the celebrations of Sweden’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup, following that victory against Poland. The 26-year-old player accidentally splashed champagne on the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson. “There’s a lot of joy in the locker room. Everyone is happy. I spilled champagne on the Prime Minister,” said the SC Braga footballer, downplaying the incident according to Ulf Kristersson. “He apologized, but it wasn’t necessary. I visited the players inside; they were on another planet, it was very funny. It was an incredible joy,” he commented. Gustaf Lagerbielke confessed to living “a boyhood dream” and stated that the achievement by the Nordics left the entire nation in ecstasy: “We saved Sweden’s summer.” This article originated from the profile of Gustaf Lagerbielke that A BOLA published as part of the Guardian Experts’ Network, a content exchange network led by the renowned English newspaper, which includes media outlets from various countries represented in the tournament.
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