Portugal beat North Macedonia 2-0 and Poland saw off Sweden by the same score in play-off finals on Tuesday to book their places in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Bruno Fernandes scored both goals for Portugal to overcome the Balkan nation that had knocked out European champions Italy in a stunning result last week.

Fernandes set Portugal on their way at the Estadio do Dragao by finishing off Cristiano Ronaldo's pass in the first half and then put the victory beyond doubt in the second, connecting with a sublime cross from Diogo Jota.

The victory means Portugal extend their run of qualifying for all six of the World Cups since the turn of the century while Manchester United forward Ronaldo is on course for his fifth, aged 37. Ronaldo's best previous result was reaching the semi-finals in 2006, when Portugal were beaten by Germany.

Robert Lewandowski stroked home a second-half penalty, which he termed as one of the most difficult of his career, as Poland booked their place in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in front of a fervent home crowd in Chorzow. Photo: Twitter