Gyokeres gives Sweden dramatic 3-2 win vs Poland to clinch 2026 World Cup spot

In a thrilling match full of emotions, Sweden were able to secure an intense 3-2 victory over Poland to seal the ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and return to the tournament after not advancing in 2022.

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With a last-minute goal by Victor Gyokeres, Sweden secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling game that leaves Poland out of the international tournament. What a match!

Four minutes added at Solna. Will Sweden be able to seal the victory or can Poland score one more goal to send the game to overtime?

In a series of mistakes by Poland's defense, Gyokeres finds the ball after several deflections by Grabara and only pushes it to put the advantage for Sweden with three minutes to go plus the added time.

While both nations want to seal the victory in the 90 minutes, it seems like they are also being careful not to let any spaces to avoid a costly mistake. The match is tied and it smells like overtime.

Bergvall recently entered the game and was quickly booked. Few minutes later, the Tottenham player made another fould that could've been the second yellow and the red card for him.

Both nations are showing signs of desperation, with mistakes that the rivals have failed to take advantage of. 20 minutes to go and only a goal needed to decide this game.

Sweden almost made a terrible mistake with a misunderstanding between the defense and Nordfeldt, but the goalkeeper responds quickly and sends the ball away to avoid a bigger problem.

With less than 30 minutes to go, both nations are trying to be very careful, as a mistake could be definitive at this point.

Cash sends a cross that all the Swedish defenders let pass, then Zalewski appears at the bottom line to send the ball again into the box and Swiderski finds it completely alone to just push it into the net.

The defense appeared up front and headed a great cross, but his attempt couldn't find goal direction to put the third goal for Sweden.

In the beginning of the second half, Poland have been more dangerous due to their need of securing at least one goal to tie the game and send it to overtime.

The two nations have jumped to the field; Sweden trying to keep the advantage and Poland trying to tie the game first.

With goals by Anthony Elanga and Gustaf Lagerbielke, Sweden have the partial win over Poland, who scored through a great goal by Nicola Zalweski.

Kaminski received a long pass and took the ball inside Sweden's box to fire a shot, but Nordfeldt appears again and saves a potential goal with the left foot.

Lagerbielke with a terrific header anticipates Poland's defense and puts the ball in the net to put the advantage again for Sweden!

After Zalweski's goal, Poland have gained momentum at Solna and are more aggressive than the home team. Few minutes to go for the halftime.

With a terrific crossed shot, Zalewski beats Nordfeldt, who was the main star of the game so far, to put the equalizer for Poland!

The Swedish goalkeeper has had two clear saves to keep the partial win for his nation.

Swiderski received a cross inside Sweden's box and striked the ball with the right foot, but Nordfeldt responds correctly and saves the goal in an impressive way!

Elanga received the ball just outside Poland's box and with a left-foot shot sends it to the goal to open the score! Sweden is currently in the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

Robert Lewandowski was fouled inside the box while trying to hit the ball, but the penalty was not given as a handball by Swiderski was marked before.

Both clubs have been very aggressive, but with more fouls than clear chances on each other's boxes.

The home team is trying to have the ball much more, controling the midfield and trying to avoid any mistakes to not give Poland a chance for a counter attack.

Few seconds into the game and Poland have arrived twice to Sweden's box. While no clear chance has appeared, it is clear that the visitors want to strike first.

Sweden and Poland have started the actions at Solna in a game that will determine the nation who will go to Group F in the World Cup!

Poland want to repeat what happened in 2022 and leave Sweden out of the World Cup. However, the Yellow and Blue believe the home-field advantage will be key to secure the ticket to the international tournament.

Everything is set for this thrilling match!

For this high-stakes duel, UEFA has appointed Slavko Vincic as the main referee of the game. The Slovenian has had 60 appearances in the Champions League, 31 in Europa League, eight in the Qualifiers, but is yet to make his debut in a World Cup.

Poland have also revealed the 11 players that will take the field from the beginning to face Sweden.

Starting XI: Grabara; Wisniewski, Bednarek, Kiwior; Cash, Zalewski, Zielinski, Szymanski, Kaminski; Swiderski, Lewandowski.

Sweden have unveiled the lineup that will chase the win against Poland at home:

Starting XI: Nordfeldt; Svensson, Lagerbielke, Starfelt, Nilsson Lindelof, Gudmundsson; Elanga, Ayari, Karlstrom, Nygren, and Gyokeres.

As the UEFA Path B final of the World Cup Qualifiers, this is a win-or-go home scenario. However, what happens if the game ends in a tie?

The duel between Sweden and Poland will start at 2:45 PM (ET). Take a look at the kickoff time in your time zone and where to watch here.

Sweden host Poland in the decisive final of Path B, with the winner earning a direct spot in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It is set to be a thrilling encounter at the Strawberry Arena in Solna, with a ticket to the world's biggest stage officially on the line.