STOCKHOLM – Sweden beat Poland 3-2 ​to book their ticket to ‌the World Cup As Viktor Gyokeres struck two ​minutes from time to ​decide a frantic qualification playoff ⁠final.

Anthony Elanga’s opener for ​Sweden was cancelled out by ​Nicola Zalewski’s equaliser but Gustaf Lagerbielke’s 44th-minute strike restored the hosts’ advantage ​and ensured they entered ​the break ahead.

Despite Karol Swiderski drawing ‌the ⁠visitors level again shortly after the interval, Gyokeres capitalised on a late goalmouth scramble ​to side-foot ​home ⁠the winner.

The result earned Sweden spot in ​Group F for the ​2026 ⁠World Cup alongside the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia, marking ⁠their ​first appearance at ​the tournament since 2018.

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