Sweden 3-2 Poland: Elanga, Gyokeres help Graham Potter send Swedes to World Cup
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Sweden secured their place in the 2026 World Cup by defeating Poland 3-2 in the UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff final in Stockholm, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring a decisive goal in the 88th minute.
- Sweden had twice taken the lead through Anthony Elanga and Gustaf Lagerbielke, but Poland quickly equalized each time via Nicola Zalewski and Karol Swiderski.
- Despite missing key players like Alexander Isak and Dejan Kulusevski due to injury, Sweden's tactical 3-4-2-1 system under coach Graham Potter proved effective, with Gyokeres playing a pivotal role.
- Poland, relying on experienced players including Robert Lewandowski, struggled to contain Sweden’s attacking threats and ultimately fell short in a tightly contested match.
- The victory marks a significant achievement for Sweden, who qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 2018, and sets them up to compete in the summer's tournament in North America.
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