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Sweden qualifies for 2026 World Cup, celebrates in Stockholm

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Key Points
  • Sweden qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Poland.
  • The team celebrated in Stockholm, moving from the stadium to Stureplan.
  • Captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf and others reportedly planned a night of dancing and drinks.

Sweden's national football team secured a place in the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Poland. The victory was sealed in the 88th minute. After the match, the team celebrated with beer and champagne in the locker room at Strawberry Arena.

The players then reportedly went to a hotel in Humlegården before heading to Stureplan in central Stockholm to continue the celebration. Team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf said he planned to enjoy the night with dancing and drinks, noting he had a few days off before returning to his club. Match-winner Viktor Gyökeres reportedly stated the team would celebrate like never before.

I planned to dance and enjoy drinks

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, captain

According to reports, former national team players and family members joined the festivities, which lasted into the early morning.

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