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Gyokeres hat-trick fires Sweden into World Cup play-off final

Viktor Gyokeres was the hero for Sweden on Thursday night as the Arsenal forward's clinical hat-trick secured a 3-1 victory over Ukraine. The result keeps Sweden's dreams of reaching the 2026 World Cup alive, setting up a winner-takes-all play-off showdown with Poland.

Atalanta: Hien ruled out of Ukraine v Sweden due to injury – his condition

Bad news is coming from the national teams for the Nerazzurri.

Ukraine vs Sweden: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification UEFA match between Ukraine and Sweden, as well as kick-off time and team news

Potter responds to Mourinho over Sweden snub

Sweden head coach Graham Potter has responded to Benfica manager Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese boss questioned the omission of left-back Samuel Dahl from the national squad. Mourinho expressed surprise at the decision, prompting a firm yet composed explanation from the English coach ahead of their crucial World Cup play-off match against Ukraine.

How to get Ukraine vs Sweden World Cup Qualifier tickets

Valencia stages a huge World Cup play-off encounter and tickets are available

Sweden boss Potter gives update on Isak and Kulusevski

Sweden national team manager Graham Potter has provided a fitness update on star duo Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak as the national team prepare for a high-stakes World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine in late March. Both players have been dealing with long-term injury lay-offs, leaving Potter sweating on the availability of his most potent attacking weapons.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Rhode Island FC	9	3	3	3	17	13	4	12	W D L W W
10	Birmingham Legion FC	9	2	4	3	10	11	-1	10	L D W D W
11	Loudoun United FC	9	1	6	2	11	13	-2	9	D W D D D
12	Brooklyn	10	2	1	7	9	18	-9	7	L L L D W
13	Sporting JAX	9	0	1	8	6	20	-14	1	L L L L L

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