The decisive play-off matches for the 2026 World Cup qualification in Europe are continuing in a tense and exciting manner. One of such dramatic matches took place between the Swedish national team and the Polish national team.
In an open and goal-filled match, both teams showed active attacking football. In the 19th minute of the match, Antoni Elanga opened the scoring, putting the Swedes ahead. However, shortly after, Nikola Zalewski scored a goal in the 33rd minute, equalizing the score.
At the end of the first half, Samuel Lagerbilke spoke again and put Sweden ahead again. In the second half, the Poles did not give up - in the 55th minute, Karol Swiderski equalized the score again and brought new intrigue to the game.
The fate of the match was decided in the last minutes of the game. A goal scored by Viktor Gökeres in the 88th minute gave the Swedes the victory and a ticket to the World Cup.
Thus, the Swedish national team has won the right to participate in the final stage of the 2026 World Cup. Now they will take part in Group F and will compete against the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.
According to experts, this group is also expected to be balanced and full of fights. For Sweden, this victory will give a huge moral advantage.
Playoff result:
Sweden - Poland 3:2
Goals: Elanga (19), Lagerbilke (44), Gökeres (88) - Zalewski (33), Swiderski (55)
Now the fans are eagerly awaiting how the Swedes will play in the World Cup. One thing is certain - they will not give up easily this time.
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