Sweden's qualification for the World Cup is jeopardized following a 2-0 defeat in Kosovo.

Kosovo Climbs Up Group B Standings with Impressive Win Over Sweden

In a surprising turn of events, Kosovo has secured a spot in second place in Group B of the World Cup qualifiers, following a 2-0 victory over Sweden. This win marks Kosovo's first win in the qualifiers so far.

The match, played on a tense and competitive field, saw Kosovo take an early lead in the 26th minute, as goalkeeper Robin Olsen conceded a goal due to a deflection off Elvis Rexhbecaj's shin. Vedat Muriqi then sealed the deal for Kosovo three minutes before halftime, scoring the second goal.

Sweden, who have yet to secure a win in the qualifiers, struggled to come back from the 2-0 deficit. Despite the efforts of Alexander Isak, the most expensive player in the Premier League, Sweden was unable to find the back of the net. This defeat came after a 2-2 draw against Slovenia in a previous match, and it has significantly affected Sweden's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.

Meanwhile, Switzerland remains in first place in Group B with six points, having won both of their matches so far. They thumped Slovenia 3-0 in their latest match.

The runners-up in each group will go into the playoffs, and with Sweden currently in third place with one point, they will need to improve their performance in the remaining matches to secure a spot.

It is worth noting that the coach of the Swedish national team for the 2023 World Cup is not explicitly mentioned in the search results. While Murat Yakin is identified as the coach of the Swiss national team, not Sweden, the Swedish coach for the World Cup 2023 remains uncertain based on these sources.

In a late twist, Lindon Emerllahu was sent off for Kosovo in the second-half stoppage time for picking up a second yellow card. Despite this, Kosovo managed to hold on to their lead and secure a crucial victory.

As the qualifiers continue, the race for the top spots in Group B is heating up, with Kosovo and Switzerland leading the way. Sweden, however, will need to regroup and improve their performance to keep their World Cup dreams alive.