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Sweden clinched an emphatic late winner courtesy of Viktor Gyökeres in the 88th minute to seal qualification for the World Cup. The hosts got off to a fast start, with a curling effort into the top left corner from outside the box by Anthony Elanga, following a sumptuous flick from Yasin Ayari. Having not qualified for a World Cup since the 2018 tournament in Russia, the late winner proved even more precious in front of the home crowd at Strawberry Arena in Solna. Poland resp

Fenerbahçe star Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s second-half strike stunned the Kosovan capital, including the thousands in attendance, as Turkey’s wait to return to football’s biggest stage came to an end after 24 years in an enthralling 90 minutes of World Cup qualifying drama. The first half-hour was dominated by resolute defending from the home side, with Turkey controlling possession. The likes of Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Kenan Yıldız both saw efforts denied, as Kosovo held firm with five

Both sides came into this game fully aware of what was at stake. For Italy, the Azzurri could not afford to miss the World Cup for a third consecutive time. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, this was history within reach just one result away from only their second appearance on football’s biggest stage. The tension was immediate. Bosnia started brightly, looking to disrupt Italy’s rhythm and impose themselves early. There was intent in everything they did a willingness to test Ital