Excitement builds as Poland prepares to face Albania in a crucial World Cup qualifying playoff. The match is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at the National Stadium in Warsaw. Poland finished second in their qualifying group, behind the Netherlands. Interestingly, they have not lost to the Dutch during this campaign.
In contrast, Albania struggled in their qualifying journey, securing their playoff spot after a victory against Serbia on October 11. England dominated their group, winning all their matches.
Match Details
- Date: March 26, 2026
- Time: 20:45 CET
- Venue: National Stadium, Warsaw
Team Lineups
Poland’s Starting XI
- Kamil Grabara (Goalkeeper)
- Tomasz Kędziora
- Jan Bednarek
- Jakub Kiwior
- Matty Cash
- Sebastian Szymański
- Piotr Zieliński
- Michał Skóraś
- Jakub Kamiński
- Filip Rózga
- Robert Lewandowski (Captain)
Albania’s Starting XI
- Thomas Strakosha (Goalkeeper)
- Elseid Hysaj
- Arlind Ajeti
- Berat Djimsiti
- Mario Mitaj
- Kristjan Asllani
- Qazim Laci
- Juljan Shehu
- Nedim Bajrami
- Myrto Uzuni
- Arber Hoxha
A notable change in Poland’s lineup includes Kamil Grabara, who steps in for the injured Łukasz Skorupski. The selection of Filip Rózga in the starting eleven is also a surprise. Meanwhile, Oskar Pietuszewski, a promising talent, has been named on the bench and could make his debut.
This playoff clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to secure their path to the World Cup. Fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this significant match.
