Sweden 2-1 Spain: Visitors lose first World Cup qualifier since 1993

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Viktor Claesson's goal allowed Sweden to keep their 100% World Cup qualifying record

Spain lost their first World Cup qualifying loss since 1993 when Sweden beat Spain to end La Roja’s 66-game streak.

Carlos Soler made a strong international debut by putting Luis Enrique's Spain in the lead at Stockholm.

Alexander Isak made a mistake and slammed home just 12 seconds after the game had resumed.

Viktor Claesson was in control of Dejan Kulusevski’s pass, before firing in a famous winner 12 yards out.

In March 1993, Sweden's neighbor, Denmark, beat Spain in a World Cup qualifier.

Spain has won 52 World Cup qualifiers since then and drawn the rest 14.

With nine points from three games, Sweden is now the leader of Group B with this win.

Spain has seven points from four games, and could face a playoff for a spot at the 2022 World Cup. Only the winners of the groups will qualify automatically.