Playoff
Sweden to face Poland in World Cup playoff final after Ukraine win
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Sweden's football team advanced to the World Cup playoff final after a 3-1 win over Ukraine in Valencia, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring a hat-trick. Poland came from behind to beat Albania 2-1, and the match will be played on Tuesday at Strawberry Arena in Solna. The winner qualifies for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Norway's Bodo/Glimt secured a surprising 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout playoff on February 18, 2026. The home side, playing their debut knockout match in the competition, capitalized on quick transitions to take a two-goal lead into the return leg in Milan. Inter, last season's finalists, equalized briefly but struggled in the freezing conditions at Aspmyra Stadion.
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Örebro SK has secured its place in Superettan after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Hammarby TFF in the playoff. John Stenberg equalized in the 115th minute, leading to penalties where Erik Andersson decided the outcome. The victory preserves the club's 85-year streak in the top two leagues.