In another key match of the 2026 World Cup European qualifying play-off final, Sweden, playing at home, defeated Poland 3-2 thanks to goals from Anthony Elanga, Ragbilt and Dzekereis.

Three minutes into the match, Poland created an attacking opportunity, with Matti Kass receiving the ball and unleashing a long-range shot that was blocked. In the 8th minute, Zalewski's cross was cleared by an opposing player, and Kass received the ball in the penalty area before firing a shot, but the ball was blocked by an opposing player.

In the 17th minute, Gudmundsson chipped a pass from the left wing into the penalty area, where Daniel Svensson headed the ball but it went wide. In the 19th minute, Yassin Ayari passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Anthony Elanga unleashed a powerful shot that struck the post and bounced into the net, giving Sweden a 1-0 lead.

In the 26th minute, Matti Kass crossed from the right wing, and Žilwidlski unleashed a shot, but it was saved by Swedish goalkeeper Nordfürth. In the 28th minute, Poland continued their attack, with Kaminski receiving the ball, dribbling past the defender, and curling a shot, but Nordfürth intercepted the ball.

In the 33rd minute, Zielinski passed the ball from the center circle, and Zalewski received it, entered the penalty area, and curled a shot into the net, helping Poland equalize the score at 1-1. In the 34th minute, Lewandowski passed the ball to Kaminski, who received it and unleashed a powerful shot, but it was blocked by Swedish goalkeeper Nordfürth.

In the 44th minute, Benjamin Nigellen took a free kick, and Ragbilk headed the ball into the net, giving Sweden a 2-1 lead over Poland. In first-half stoppage time, Zielinski played a long pass, and Kaminski controlled the ball before shooting, but his effort was saved by Swedish goalkeeper Nordfürth. Shortly after, Lewandowski passed to Zielinski, whose shot was also blocked.

In the 53rd minute of the second half, Kallstrom delivered a cross, and Ragbilk's header went wide. In the 55th minute, Matti Kass chipped the ball into the penalty area, Kaminski headed it on, and Žilwidlski received a pass back from Zhalewski and slotted it home, leveling the score at 2-2 for Poland.

In the 62nd minute, Lewandowski was brought down by Swedish midfielder Kallstrom during an attack, and the referee showed Kallstrom a yellow card. In the 71st minute, Szymanski received a pass from Zielinski and shot, but the ball was blocked.

In the 80th minute, Poland took a corner kick, and Zielinski's volley was cleared by Dzekereis. In the 88th minute, Sweden created an attacking opportunity. Lucas Belivall's long-range shot was blocked by Polish goalkeeper Grabara. Zenelli immediately fired a shot, but the ball hit the post. Dzekereis then slotted the ball into the net, giving Sweden a 3-2 lead.

In the end, Sweden defeated Poland 3-2 at home, successfully advancing to the World Cup finals.

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