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Sweden vs Poland: World Cup playoff showdown!
31 Mar
Summary
- Sweden and Poland vie for a 2026 World Cup spot.
- Viktor Gyökeres scored a hat-trick in Sweden's win.
- Poland won the previous playoff final against Sweden.

The final qualifying berths for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are on the line as Sweden faces Poland in a crucial playoff final. This winner-takes-all match is scheduled to take place at Strawberry Arena in Solna.
Sweden arrives at this pivotal game in excellent form. The team secured their place in the final with a commanding 3-1 victory over Ukraine in the semifinals. A standout performance from forward Viktor Gyökeres, who netted a hat-trick, propelled Sweden to this decisive encounter.
Poland, ranked higher in the world, advanced through a challenging path. They came from behind to defeat Albania 2-1 in their semifinal match, with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zieliński. Poland seeks to repeat their success from the 2022 playoff final, where they emerged victorious against Sweden with a 2-0 scoreline.