Poland and Albania are set to clash today in a crucial World Cup playoff encounter. This article provides comprehensive information on where to watch the semi-final match live.
On Thursday, March 26, Poland and Albania will compete in the semi-finals of the World Cup Playoffs. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 PM CET. The PGE Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, will host the game.
The match between Poland and Albania will be broadcast live. Viewers can access a full-length livestream and live TV coverage (possibly as part of a conference broadcast). Commentary will be provided by Korbinian Rundel. Subscribers can access the stream through the broadcaster’s dedicated app and web portal.
Poland vs. Albania: Match Context
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Poland missed out on direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup in Group G, finishing second behind the Netherlands. Consequently, Robert Lewandowski’s team must now pursue qualification through the playoffs, a path that requires two victories to secure their spot in the tournament. Similarly, Albania secured a playoff position by finishing second in Group K, placing behind England and narrowly ahead of Serbia.
This semi-final pits Poland and Albania directly against each other. The winner of this fixture will advance to the decisive final, where they will face either Ukraine or Sweden. The two teams’ most recent encounter was during the Euro 2023 qualifiers, where Albania claimed a 2-0 victory over Poland on their home ground.
Poland vs. Albania World Cup Playoff Semi-Final: Key Information
- Event: World Cup Playoffs
- Match-up: Poland vs. Albania
- Round: Semi-final
- Date: March 26
- Kick-off: 8:45 PM CET
- Venue: PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland
- Broadcast: DAZN
World Cup Playoffs: Semi-Finals Overview
| Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.03.2026 | 18.00 Uhr | Turkey | Romania |
| 26.03.2026 | 20.45 Uhr | Wales | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 26.03.2026 | 20.45 Uhr | Poland | Albania |
| 26.03.2026 | 20.45 Uhr | Slovakia | Kosovo |
| 26.03.2026 | 20.45 Uhr | Czech Republic | Ireland |
| 26.03.2026 | 20.45 Uhr | Italy | Northern Ireland |
| 26.03.2026 | 20.45 Uhr | Ukraine | Sweden |
| 26.03.2026 | 20.45 Uhr | Denmark | North Macedonia |
Poland vs. Albania: Lineups
- Poland Lineup: Grabara — Kędziora, Bednarek, Kiwior — Cash, Szymański, Zieliński, Skóraś — Kamiński, Lewandowski, Rózga
- Albania Lineup: Strakosha — Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj — Asllani, Bajrami — Shehu — Uzuni, Hoxha