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Sweden faces Poland in decisive World Cup playoff match

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Key Points
  • Sweden plays Poland in a World Cup playoff match on Tuesday in Stockholm.
  • Jesper Karlström reportedly faced hate after a 2022 loss to Poland in a similar match.
  • Karlström is focused on team success rather than personal revenge in the upcoming game.

Sweden will play Poland in a decisive playoff match for World Cup qualification on Tuesday at Strawberry arena in Stockholm. se. Sweden midfielder Jesper Karlström, who reportedly faced hate and threats after a previous playoff loss to Poland, is set to feature in the match.

In March 2022, Sweden lost 2-0 to Poland in a playoff match for the Qatar World Cup, with Karlström reportedly causing a penalty that Robert Lewandowski scored. Karlström has expressed excitement for the upcoming match, stating it feels like destiny to face Poland again, but he is focusing on the team's goal of qualifying for the World Cup this summer rather than personal revenge. After a win against Ukraine, Karlström was praised for his midfield work and is likely to start against Poland.

it feels like destiny to face Poland again, but he is focusing on the team's goal of qualifying for the World Cup this summer rather than personal revenge

Jesper Karlström, Sweden midfielder

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