Final six World Cup spots on the line in playoffs
What to know about the final six spots up for grabs in the FIFA World Cup playoffs
Sweden and Poland face off Tuesday in the UEFA World Cup playoff final at Strawberry Arena in Solna, with a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line.
The Swedes enter this match in strong form, ranked 42nd in the world, after a convincing 3-1 win over Ukraine in the playoff semifinals.
Head coach Graham Potter’s side got a lift from forward Viktor Gyökeres, who delivered a hat trick to power Sweden through to this winner-takes-all final.
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Poland came into this final the hard way, falling behind against Albania before rallying for a 2-1 win, with Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zieliński each finding the net.
Jan Urban’s side is ranked 34th in the world and is seeking to repeat history after the 2022 playoff final, which Poland won 2-0 over Sweden in Chorzow.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
Sweden vs. Poland game odds
Sweden vs. Poland prediction, pick
Sweden has home advantage and better recent form, but Poland has the edge in FIFA ranking and has beaten the Swedes in this exact scenario before. However, with Gyökeres in top form, he’s the type of match-winner that makes the difference.
Prediction: Sweden 3, Poland 2
Sweden vs. Poland channel, start time, streaming
- When: Tuesday, March 31
- Where: Strawberry Arena (Solna, Sweden)
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ViX (Watch on Prime Video)
