POLAND vs ALBANIA — WORLD CUP PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL ⚽🇵🇱
The biggest match of the year for Polish football! On March 26, 2026, Poland hosts Albania at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw in a single-leg World Cup playoff semifinal.
⚽ MATCH DETAILS
• Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
• Kickoff: 8:45 PM CET (Warsaw) / 11:45 AM Pacific / 2:45 PM Eastern
• Venue: PGE Narodowy, Warsaw (capacity 58,580)
• Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup — UEFA Playoff Semifinal (Path B)
• Format: SINGLE LEG — one game decides everything!
🏆 WHAT'S AT STAKE
This is a knockout match — the winner advances to the Path B Final on March 31 against the winner of Ukraine vs Sweden. The Path B Final winner qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico & USA!
For Albania, this is historic — they have NEVER qualified for a World Cup. For Poland, it could be Robert Lewandowski's last realistic chance at 37 years old.
📊 PLAYOFF BRACKET — PATH B
• Semifinal 1: Ukraine vs Sweden (March 26)
• Semifinal 2: POLAND vs ALBANIA (March 26)
• Final: Winners play March 31
🌟 THE LEWANDOWSKI SAGA
The road here was dramatic. Former coach Michal Probierz stripped Lewandowski of the captaincy, leading to a rift and Lewandowski's withdrawal from the team. After Probierz resigned, new coach Jan Urban reinstated Lewandowski as captain. He returned and scored crucial goals in qualifiers.
At 37, this is likely his LAST World Cup campaign. Expect a fully motivated Lewandowski at PGE Narodowy.
📺 WHERE TO WATCH IN THE US
• FOX Sports (FS1 or FS2)
• Fubo streaming
• Telemundo/Universo (Spanish)
🇵🇱 FOR POLONIA IN SOCAL
Gather your friends, find a Polish bar or restaurant with a screen, and cheer for Bialo-Czerwoni! This could be the match that sends Poland to the World Cup being played RIGHT HERE in the USA — including matches in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium!
Imagine watching Poland play at the World Cup in your own backyard. It starts March 26. HAJDA POLSKA! 🇵🇱⚽
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