Alvaro Morata scored a massive late goal for Spain to book their 2022 World Cup spot, while Dusan Vlahovic’s Serbia shocked Portugal.
Spain knew a draw would be enough against Sweden, but despite dominating for most of the match, they struggled to break through.
Juventus striker Morata came off the bench and proved decisive, a smart dinked finish on the rebound from a parried Dani Olmo effort.
Sweden introduced Zlatan Ibrahimovic only for the closing stages in a desperate bid to turn things around.
The 40-year-old Milan striker only made an impact on Cesar Azpilicueta during a late altercation.
It means Sweden are in the World Cup play-offs, just like the 2018 edition.
Serbia completed a remarkable turnaround to win 2-1 in Lisbon and book their spot at the World Cup in this head-to-head showdown.
Renato Sanches had put Portugal in front in only the second minute, but Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio fumbled a deflected Dusan Tadic effort and in the final minute Aleksandar Mitrovic nodded in at the back post.
Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic had a goal ruled offside and thumped the upright.
Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears at the final whistle, as Portugal will go into the play-offs.
Eljif Elmas of Napoli helped North Macedonia secure a play-off spot, beating Iceland 3-1.
Just watched this match.
Shocking decision by Daniel Orsato to not call a CLEAR Foul on the buildup to the Portugal goal 2 Minutes in. Lega Calcio needs to suspend Orsato for a month. This was as bad a mistake as a Referee can make.
But credit to the Serbs who didn’t drop their heads and fought on past adversity. That 91st Minute goal really could have been handled by Portugal better. Taller Serbs winning the aerial battle. Good redemption for Mitrovic.
Boos and whistled accompanied Portugal off the pitch, What scenes,
What drama. Congratulations to Serbia. Portugal to a Playoff.
Italy – Portugal in the playoffs. Yikes.
Wow look at that other teams struggling to get in. I wonder how there fans will over react. Europe is tough there is so many good teams. Tomorrow Italy will qualify.
Joe Italy are in trouble tomorrow . N Ireland at home are very good and will want to embarrass Italy . And Bulgaria will get crushed by Swiss .
Yes Italy are in trouble getting more than 2 goals will be challenging and I do not think it will be accomplished. I will be sitting on my toilet for the full 90 minutes. Heaven forbid.
Limey cunt ‘Solo Inter‘ and Limey cunt the mods at FI that allow this shit. Fuck you both.
Calm down son I have to work tomorrow. See you after the game ha ha ha
It is also Daniel Orsato. Daniel Orsato is the guy who makes my pizza.
oops Daniele
Italy will nit be in the playoffs. They will win convincingly against N. Ire. Bulgaria will give Swiss a run for their money. We will go through first and everything will be alright come World Cup time
Don’t y’all worry now..
Hey Tom, you post a negative comment every chance you get.
Italy are the champions of Europe and a world powerhouse – N. Ireland is a minnow – got it?
Everyone should relax; Italy will qualify for the WC