Viktor Gyokeres scored a stunning hat-trick as Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff, marking his first international goals since 2024. Sweden now face Poland national football team, who beat Albania 2-1 thanks to Robert Lewandowski.
Elsewhere, Kosovo edged Slovakia 4-3, while Turkey beat Romania 1-0. Denmark cruised to a 4-0 win, and Czechia and Bosnia advanced via penalties, setting up crucial playoff clashes.