They have been drawn in Pool A of the 12-team competition alongside Switzerland, Croatia and Malta.
Pool B is filled by Romania, Denmark, Moldova and Monaco.
While Pool C features Latvia, Turkey, Hungary and Norway.
With 44 tries in 95 Rams appearances to date and back to reach a century in 2026/27, Axel cannot wait to once again power a team to glory.
He said: “I’m very grateful to be selected as co-captain. It’s always a privilege to pull on the Sweden shirt.
“To represent everyone back home and hopefully make them proud is a very special honour.
“I’m super excited to play with some old and new faces and hopefully help the team to be next level where we want to be.”
