Nygren Shines for Sweden in WC Playoff Win as Celtic Struggles

Benjamin Nygren delivered a standout performance for Sweden in their 3-1 victory over Ukraine on Thursday in Malaga, Spain, assisting the opening goal as the team advanced to the World Cup playoff final against Poland. The 24-year-old Celtic winger, who played the full 90 minutes, created two chances and completed 20 of 21 passes, helping secure a spot in Tuesday's decisive match in Stockholm for a place in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

Nygren's international success comes amid a challenging season for Celtic, who sit third in the Scottish Premiership, five points behind leaders Hearts with seven games remaining. The club suffered a 2-0 defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday, marking their eighth league loss and intensifying fan frustration. Supporters voiced their discontent toward club executives, including chief executive Michael Nicholson, chief financial officer Chris McKay, and interim chairman Brian Wilson, prompting police to form a line to separate crowds after the final whistle.

Reflecting on his debut campaign since joining Celtic from FC Nordsjaelland for 1.7 million pounds last summer, Nygren described it as a "mixed bag" in an interview with Swedish...