| Sweden host Poland at Strawberry Arena in Solna. Sweden made a strong start after defeating Romania 2-1 on September 25. Alexander Isak opened the scoring in the 20th minute, followed by Viktor Gyokeres restoring the lead before halftime. Sweden dominated possession and controlled the tempo. Poland opened their campaign with a goalless 0-0 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw. Despite controlling periods of play, Poland managed just 4 shots on target from 8 attempts and struggled to create clear chances for Robert Lewandowski. In the head-to-head games on March 31, 2026 World Cup Play-off, Sweden defeated Poland 3-2 in a dramatic clash at Strawberry Arena. Goals from Anthony Elanga, Gustaf Lagerbielke, and a late 88th-minute winner by Viktor Gyokeres sealed victory for Sweden, while Nicola Zalewski and Karol Swiderski scored for Poland. Sweden have won the last two official competitive encounters, consistently showing an edge in high-scoring, tight fixtures against the Poles. The guests will need to provide better service to Lewandowski, if they want leave Sweden with some points. |
