Gyokeres’ late golden goal launches Sweden straight to World Cup

How do you say "X factor" in Swedish? Victor Gyokeres!The Arsenal forward has almost singlehandedly launched his side straight to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. After a brilliant hat-trick a few days ago against Ukraine (3-1), Gyokeres scored the decisive goal in a five-goal thriller against Poland on Tuesday night in Stockholm (3-2).Four goals in just two games, but crucial ones, made him a hero of Graham Potter's side, which will face the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in Group F.When it looked like the game was heading for extra time, the Gunners' forward broke through the crowd, reached the ball, and fired it into the empty net from close range. That goal sent Sweden to North America, where they were the surprise of the 1994 World Cup, finishing third under Thomas Brolin's leadership.MORE TO FOLLOW…2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION (UEFA)FinalTuesdayB&H – Italy IN PROGRESS (1-1)/Kean 15 – Tabakovic 79/Czech Republic – Denmark IN PROGRESS (1-1)/Sulc 3 – Andersen 72/Kosovo* – Turkey 0-1 (0-0)/Akturkoglu 53/Sweden – Poland 3-2 (2-1)/Elanga 19, Lagerbielke 44, Gyokeres 88 – Zalewski 33, Swiderski 55/

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