International break: scores
The international window produced tight results: Sweden edged Poland 3–2, Czech Republic drew 1–1 with Denmark, Kosovo lost 0–1 to Turkey, and Bosnia held Italy 1–1 — a busy night for qualifiers and friendlies. African teams showed early World Cup form too: Senegal beat Gambia 2–0 and Peru 2–0 in separate matches, and Ivory Coast beat Scotland 1–0. (x.com) (x.com)
Viktor Gyökeres struck in the 88th minute at Friends Arena to clinch Sweden’s passage to the 2026 World Cup, with Anthony Elanga and Gustaf Lagerbielke also among the scorers in the decisive match. (espn.com)) Pavel Šulc’s early strike and Ladislav Krejčí’s extra‑time goal bookended Joachim Andersen and Kasper Høgh replies before Matěj Kovář’s penalty‑shootout saves sent the Czech Republic to their first World Cup finals since 2006. (espn.com)) Kerem Aktürkoğlu finished a move orchestrated by Orkun Kökçü in the 53rd minute at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, ending Türkiye’s 24‑year absence from the World Cup and sealing their spot in next winter’s finals. (uefa.com)) Italy took an early lead through Moise Kean but Alessandro Bastoni’s 41st‑minute red card left them down to 10, Haris Tabaković levelled in the 79th minute, and Bosnia converted four penalties to complete their upset in Zenica. (espn.com)) Senegal’s warm‑up fixtures included a 2‑0 win over Peru at the Stade de France — Nicolas Jackson (41') and Ismaïla Sarr (54') on target — followed by a friendly at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade where Abdoulaye Seck (45+4'), Ibrahim Mbaye (47') and Lamine Camara (90+5') contributed in a 3‑1 victory over Gambia. (espn.com)) Nicolas Pépé’s 12th‑minute finish proved the difference as Ivory Coast beat Scotland in Liverpool’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, a match that drew an attendance of roughly 33,034 as Scotland used extensive rotation ahead of the World Cup. (skysports.com))
