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Sweden substitute Viktor Claesson scored a 93rd-minute winner as a valiant Poland fightback proved in vain and they were eliminated from Euro 2020.

In a captivating game in St Petersburg, Sweden led 2-0 at the hour mark thanks to two goals from Emil Forsberg.

But a Robert Lewandowski double put Poland within a goal of the win they needed to advance - only for Claesson to end their hopes.

Sweden will now prepare for a last-16 tie against Ukraine at Glasgow's Hampden Park on 29 June.

The Swedes netted their first goal from open play at the tournament just 82 seconds into their final Group E game thanks to Forsberg's composed angled finish.

The RB Leipzig midfielder doubled the lead with a first-time shot - his third goal at the tournament - before Lewandowski produced a quality arrowed finish.

The Bayern Munich striker then conjured an 84th-minute equaliser, but Claesson's late goal was decisive.

Poland captain Lewandowski was earlier guilty of an incredible miss with Sweden leading 1-0.

After heading against the underside of the bar from a corner, his follow-up header from just two yards out struck the bar.

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Spain endured a frustrating opening game in Euro 2020 as they failed to make their near total dominance pay against a rigid and stubborn Sweden in Seville.

Luis Enrique's side had the vast majority of possession - 85% - and territory in the match, which at times resembled a session of attack versus defence, but were unable to take advantage of the good opportunities their build-up play yielded.

The best fell to Alvaro Morata, who was allowed in on goal by a fluffed attempted clearance from Marcus Danielson but side-footed his shot wide.

Dani Olmo also saw a close-range header tipped round the post by Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olsen, and Koke sliced an effort off target from inside the box.

Sweden's best chance fell to La Liga's young player of the year Alexander Isak, who muscled his way in for a shot that deflected off a Spanish defender, hit the post and looped straight to grateful keeper Unai Simon.

Isak also fashioned a great opportunity for partner Marcus Berg, who somehow managed to steer a shot from near point-blank range wide at the back post.

The result will do little to lift the downbeat mood of some of the Spanish public, who have seen the preparations of their national side overshadowed by the fallout of positive Covid-19 tests for two players and squad selection controversy.

The draw in Seville means Slovakia have the early advantage in Group E courtesy of their surprise 2-1 win over Poland earlier on Monday.