US EditionGyokeres strikes late as Sweden edge Poland to reach World Cup finals
- On Tuesday, Sweden defeated Poland 3-2 in the World Cup qualification playoff final in Stockholm, securing a spot in Group F for this year's tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Graham Potter's squad returns to the global tournament after eight years away, having qualified via a 'safety net' route through topping their 2024-25 Nations League group following a difficult qualifying campaign.
- Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres bundled in the 88th-minute winner after Anthony Elanga and Gustaf Lagerbielke's earlier goals kept the hosts ahead at the Strawberry Arena.
- Poland's captain Robert Lewandowski played his 165th cap in a loss that marks the visitors' first missed World Cup appearance since 2014 and continues their winless streak in Sweden dating back to 1930.
- "To do it on home soil is indescribable," Gyokeres told Viaplay. The victory provides Sweden's return to the global stage after missing the 2022 tournament held in Qatar.
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No Robert Lewandowski at FIFA World Cup 2026 as Poland go down to Sweden in dramatic finish
Robert Lewandowski will be missed at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, as Poland failed to qualify after losing to Sweden in the playoff final at the Strawberry Arena on Tuesday. It was a dramatic finish to the match as Viktor Gyökeres scored the winner in the 88th minute, confirming Sweden's qualification for the event for the first time since 2018. The Arsenal striker smashed the winner to take his team 3-2 ahead in the game to become the hero five…
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Sweden’s 'great escape' complete as Potter clinches World Cup berth
March 31 : Sweden finished rock bottom of their qualifying group with no wins yet booked their World Cup spot on Tuesday with a frantic playoff victory over Poland as manager Graham Potter orchestrated a stunning 'great escape' five months after taking charge. Viktor Gyokeres struck two minutes from ti
Sweden beats Poland three to two, Gyökeres meets late. Lewandowski misses the third World Cup.
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