Overview
- Viktor Gyökeres scored in the 88th minute to win the playoff final for Sweden, capping a four-goal qualifying run.
- Sweden led through Anthony Elanga and Gustaf Lagerbielke, Poland equalized twice with the second upheld by VAR before the late decider.
- The victory places Sweden in Group F at the 2026 World Cup with the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.
- A sellout at Solna’s Strawberry Arena and packed sports bars across the country showed surging demand, as a Tele2–Viaplay dispute pushed many subscribers to pay extra to watch.
- Coach Graham Potter coped with defensive injuries to Isak Hien and Eric Smith by calling up Victor Eriksson on short notice.