Sweden vs. Poland: Watch World Cup 2026 Playoff Final - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Tech > Services & Software > Streaming Services Can the Poles pull off their first win in Sweden after almost a century? It all comes down to this match for Sweden and Poland on Tuesday, as the two teams battle it out at the Nationalarenan in this FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying playoff final. The hosts come into this decisive showdown having claimed a convincing 3-1 win over Ukraine in its playoff semifinal in Valencia last Thursday. But the Poles had a tougher ride at home against Albania, edging past the Red and Blacks with a narrow 2-1 win thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zieliński in their semifinal. The odds aren’t in the visitors’ favor coming into this crucial game however, with Poland’s last victory against the Swedes coming in a 3-0 friendly win in Stockholm all the way back in 1930. The spoils for today’s victor is a place in this summer’s tournament, lining up alongside