Sports10/13/2025The Guardian

World Cup qualifying roundup: Sweden on brink of elimination after Kosovo defeat

World Cup qualifying roundup: Sweden on brink of elimination after Kosovo defeat

Here is a summary of the news article in 178 words: Sweden's hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup were dealt a major blow as they lost 1-0 at home to Kosovo in their latest qualifying match. Fisnik Asllani scored the decisive goal for Kosovo, who have now completed a remarkable double over their more fancied opponents. The defeat leaves Sweden rooted to the bottom of Group B with just one point. Elsewhere, France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik, dropping valuable points in their quest to secure automatic qualification. Meanwhile, Group B leaders Switzerland were held to a goalless draw by Slovenia, their first dropped points of the campaign. The results mean that Kosovo have kept their playoff hopes alive, while Sweden now face an uphill battle to secure a spot at the World Cup in Qatar. The article highlights the unpredictable nature of World Cup qualifying, with several big names struggling to secure their place in the tournament.

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