"Viktor Gyokeres scored an 88th-minute winner to send Sweden to the World Cup, as they beat Poland 3-2 in a back-and-forth qualification play-off in Stockholm."
"Sweden struck first in the 19th minute as Yasin Ayari's glorious backheel found Anthony Elanga, who sent a rasping, left-footed effort off the underside of the crossbar and in."
"Poland pushed hard for a winner and only Victor Lindelof's last-ditch clearance prevented a Sebastian Szymanski corner from curling all the way in and giving the visitors the lead for the first time."
"Gyokeres pounced to book their spot in Group F at the World Cup, alongside the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia."
Sweden defeated Poland 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup qualification play-off. Viktor Gyokeres scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute after a back-and-forth match. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring with a powerful shot, but Poland equalized through Nicola Zalewski. Sweden regained the lead with a header from Gustaf Lagerbielke, only for Poland to level again with a goal from Karol Swiderski. Gyokeres' late goal secured Sweden's spot in the World Cup, joining the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia in Group F.
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