This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifying match against Poland
Graham Potter makes two changes to the starting lineup for the national team's crucial match against Poland tonight.
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Viktor Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres is a Swedish professional footballer born on June 4, 1998, in Stockholm. Standing at 1.89 meters, he plays as a striker and is currently with Sporting CP in Portugal.
Gyökeres Personal Life
Born and raised in Stockholm, Gyökeres has Hungarian heritage through his grandfather. He was previously in a relationship with Swedish footballer Amanda Nildén and, as of January 2024, is reportedly dating Portuguese actress Inês Aguiar.
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The duel that could decide the drama - Gyökeres vs Lewandowski for a World Cup spot
The match within the match at one of the hottest and most important internationals played at Strawberry Arena: Sweden's Viktor Gyökeres versus Poland's Robert Lewandowski. The winner of that duel could very well be the one who makes it to the World Cup this summer.
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Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party
With a packed stadium behind them, the national football team faces the final hurdle. If they can make it, the World Cup finals in North America await this summer. That would be extremely impressive, says centre-back Carl Starfelt, who is expected to play in place of the injured Isak Hien.
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He will stop Lewandowski - I'm looking forward to it
Carl Starfelt rates his performance against Ukraine as his best so far for the national team. He knows something similar will be required on Tuesday. The task then is to stop the Polish goal machine, Robert Lewandowski. The center back says Lewandowski is a world-class striker who, if you give him chances, will take them.
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Record number of people followed Gyökeres' performance
A record number of people reportedly tuned in to Viaplay to watch Viktor Gyökeres push Sweden one step closer to the World Cup. But on linear TV, viewership was well behind SVT's Olympic broadcasts, for example.
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Starfelt on strong showing, did a good job
Isak Hien left the arena in Valencia without speaking to the media in the mixed zone. Most indications are that the injury will rule him out of the playoff final against Poland. The solution to that problem is Carl Starfelt.
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It speaks for Sweden - Not won in 100 years as Sweden host Poland for World Cup spot in Solna
Sweden will host Poland in a final for a World Cup spot. That Tuesday's match will be played in Solna suggests a Swedish victory. "Apparently, we haven't won in Sweden in almost 100 years," says Poland's national team captain Jan Urban.
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Sweden's playoff final against Poland sold out
Sweden beat Ukraine 3-1. Tuesday's playoff final against Poland is now sold out.
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Lindelöf threw away the mask and risked his nose
Team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf chose to ignore the face shield despite the risk of injuring his nasal bone. "In such an important match, I felt like I was playing without it. I skipped it; I risked my nose instead," he says.
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Nordfeldt after the successful match: fantastically proud
Kristoffer Nordfeldt took his chance when he got it. The AIK goalkeeper contributed strongly to Sweden's 3-1 victory in Valencia. "I'm incredibly proud of what we have achieved today," says the 36-year-old.
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Gyökeres' unexpected celebration: It was something new
The national football team is playing a crucial playoff final against Poland for a place in this summer's World Cup finals. In focus: Viktor Gyökeres, of course. The three goals against Ukraine are echoing across top international football.
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Match hero Gyökeres praised as a fantastic player after hat-trick
Viktor Gyökeres was the match hero for Sweden in the playoff semi-final against Ukraine. The attacking star scored a hat-trick in the hunt for a World Cup spot. "Fantastic player. Very happy for him," said Anthony Elanga after the 3-1 victory.
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Hat-trick by Gyökeres in the fateful match called world class by Potter
He gladly carried all the burdens on his broad shoulders in the most important match for the national football team in years. Viktor Gyökeres did more than that. His hat-trick against Ukraine in the 3-1 win in the playoff semi-final restored the national team's lost faith. That faith could carry the team all the way to the World Cup.
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Sweden opts for five-back line against Ukraine in World Cup playoff, Potter says it gives the right balance
Sweden head coach Graham Potter has chosen Herman Johansson at right-back and is opting for a five-man back line in tonight's crucial match against Ukraine. Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres will start up front for Sweden.
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Allsvenskan profiles convinced Sweden will reach the World Cup
World Cup or not? Allsvenskan profiles hope for blue-and-yellow luck in the playoff matches. "I believe in the Swedish national team," says Djurgården's Adam Ståhl ahead of Sweden's match against Ukraine.
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Potter's decision praised ahead of World Cup playoff for sending right signals
Graham Potter's decision to extend his contract as national team coach is appreciated by national team players. It shows faith in the team and sends the right signals, says midfielder Mattias Svanberg ahead of tonight's World Cup playoff against Ukraine.
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Rebrov: We must do something for the people ahead of playoff semi-final against Sweden
National team captain Serhiy Rebrov sees the match against Sweden as a mission from the Ukrainian people. Reaching the World Cup is important for the players, but we have to do something for the people who have been at war for four years. They deserve it. For our country, it is very important that we are in the World Cup, Rebrov says.
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Graham Potter orders Sweden players to reveal nothing
Graham Potter has kept a lid on tactical matters ahead of the fateful match against Ukraine. He does not want to say whether he is sticking with a four-back line. He has said he wants to stay low-key about it, and that's the same for us players, Gustaf Lagerbielke says.
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Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup
Win or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer. A playoff semi-final against Ukraine awaits on a neutral field.
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Nygren on Gyökeres: One of the best strikers
Opinion about Viktor Gyökeres at Arsenal ranges from praise to criticism. Benjamin Nygren has a clear picture of him. "Viktor is, in my opinion, one of the best strikers in the world," he says.
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Gyökeres goalless as Arsenal lose League Cup final
Manchester City are the League Cup champions in English football. The team beat Arsenal 2–0 in the final.
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Isak misses Sweden's World Cup playoff, Potter says it is too early
Striker Alexander Isak has not been selected for the men's World Cup playoff against Ukraine. The Liverpool player has not returned to action after breaking his leg. This was too soon for him, says national team captain Graham Potter.
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Gyökeres and Arsenal reach Champions League quarter-finals
Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres and his Arsenal have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The London club won 2-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen and are through 3-1 on aggregate.
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Gyökeres decided - Arsenal is approaching the Premier League title
Viktor Gyökeres scored the winner at home to Everton as Arsenal took another step towards the Premier League title, while young talent Max Dowman made history by becoming the youngest goalscorer in the English Premier League - aged 16 years and 73 days.
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