Solna, Mar 31: Sweden will take on Poland in a high-stakes playoff final on Tuesday, with a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at stake.
The match will be played at Strawberry Arena in Solna, marking a decisive encounter between two European sides aiming to secure qualification.
Sweden head into the contest on the back of a strong performance in the semifinals, where they defeated Ukraine 3-1. Forward Viktor Gyökeres starred in that match, scoring a hat-trick to guide his team into the final.
Poland, meanwhile, overcame Albania 2-1 in their semifinal clash after coming from behind. The team relied on key contributions from captain Robert Lewandowski and midfielder Piotr Zieliński, both of whom found the net.
Poland currently hold a higher position in global rankings compared to Sweden and will also draw confidence from their previous playoff encounter, where they defeated the Swedes to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
However, Sweden will look to capitalise on home advantage and recent form, with their attacking lineup showing promising momentum ahead of the final.
Football analysts expect a closely contested match, with both teams possessing experienced players capable of influencing the outcome.
The winner of the tie will secure a coveted berth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
