Viktor Gyokeres popped up to bundle across the line from close range in the 88th minute Credit: Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP

Viktor Gyokeres sent Sweden to the 2026 World Cup as he netted a dramatic late winner to hand his country a 3-2 win over Poland in their European play-off final on Tuesday.

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