Sweden One Win Away From 2026 World Cup Qualification After Defeating Ukraine in Playoff Semifinal

Summary

Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 in the playoff semifinal in Valencia, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring a hat-trick, moving one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Key Points
  • Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 in the playoff semifinal held in Valencia, Spain.
  • Viktor Gyökeres scored a hat-trick for Sweden, including a penalty.
  • Sweden will face Poland next Tuesday for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
  • Kosovo defeated Slovakia 4-3 and could debut in the World Cup if they beat Turkey.
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