Are Poland out of 2026 World Cup after losing to Sweden in UEFA playoffs?

This wasn’t how Poland expected things to end. Following their loss in Stockholm against Sweden in Path B’s final of the UEFA playoffs, the Eagles have been officially eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. It ultimately wasn’t enough, and their international dream has come to a disheartening close in the Venice of the North.

As for Sweden, joy and jubilation are the name of the game in the “Elongated Country.” After a nail-biting showdown in Solna, the Blue and Yellows are through to the World Cup. Fans already know which group Sweden will be joining at the 2026 World Cup, and the national team can go ahead and book its flight to Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

For Poland, words can’t even begin to describe the utter heartbreak in the “Land of Fields.” The Eagles were oh so close, yet so far from making it to another World Cup. For the first time since 2014, soccer’s biggest international tournament won’t feature the Poles. Despite a grueling journey through UEFA’s World Cup Qualifiers, Poland have come away empty-handed.

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Federico O’Donnell is a bilingual sports writer from Argentina, fluent in both Spanish and English. He joined Bolavip US in August 2024 and has since established himself as a skilled, versatile journalist covering a wide range of sports. Federico has written extensively about soccer and the NHL for various media outlets, including ExtraTimeTalk and Last Word on Hockey. His extensive knowledge of NHL, NCAAF, NCAAB, NFL, MLB, and soccer, combined with his passion for these sports, equips him to handle breaking news effectively and deliver insightful analysis.