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Sweden qualifies for World Cup after playoff win over Poland

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  • Sweden beat Poland 3-2 in a playoff to qualify for the World Cup.
  • Gustaf Lagerbielke scored a goal and later sprayed champagne on Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during the celebration.
  • Kristersson said he did not need an apology and was happy to be part of the joyful locker room celebration.

Sweden qualified for the World Cup after a 3-2 playoff win over Poland. Gustaf Lagerbielke was one of Sweden's goal scorers in the match. After the victory, the team celebrated in the locker room with champagne.

Lagerbielke sprayed champagne on Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Kristersson said he did not need an apology for being sprayed, adding that he is happy to be a little wet with champagne afterwards. He described the celebration as very fun and said the players were on another planet.

I did not need an apology for being sprayed, adding that I am happy to be a little wet with champagne afterwards.

Ulf Kristersson, Swedish Prime Minister

Lagerbielke said it was very joyful in the locker room, with everyone happy, shouting, and spraying champagne.

He described the celebration as very fun and said the players were on another planet.

Ulf Kristersson, Swedish Prime Minister

It was very joyful in the locker room, with everyone happy, shouting, and spraying champagne.

Gustaf Lagerbielke

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