"Viktor Gyökeres scored in the 88th minute to earn the Swedes a 3-2 win over Poland, five days after netting a hat trick in the playoff semifinal victory over Ukraine."
"Poland great Robert Lewandowski, at age 37, was hoping to qualify for what would likely have been his final World Cup."
"Former Chelsea and West Ham coach Graham Potter was hired by Sweden last year - initially on a short-term deal - with one goal: to get the team to the World Cup."
"Sweden reached the quarterfinals in its last World Cup appearance in 2018."
Viktor Gyökeres scored in the 88th minute, leading Sweden to a 3-2 victory over Poland and securing their spot in the World Cup. This win followed Gyökeres' hat trick in the playoff semifinal against Ukraine. Robert Lewandowski, at 37, aimed to qualify for what could be his last World Cup. Graham Potter, hired as Sweden's coach last year, achieved the goal of qualifying for the tournament. Sweden previously reached the quarterfinals in the 2018 World Cup.
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