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Viktor Gyokeres heroics secure Sweden World Cup spot

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres scored a late winner against Poland to secure Sweden’s World Cup spot, completing a memorable 4-goal play-off haul.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres scored a late winner against Poland to secure Sweden’s World Cup spot, completing a memorable 4-goal play-off haul. The 88th-minute goal settled a tense 2-2 draw, sending Sweden to North America.

Elsewhere, Italy and Denmark were eliminated from the race, with Italy drawing 2-2 against Bosnia and Herzegovina before losing on penalties, and Denmark exiting on spot kicks after a 2-2 draw with Czechia.