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Sweden host Poland in the UEFA Nations League on 28 September 2026, a Group D meeting between two sides who both began the campaign unbeaten. As of 26 September 2026, Sweden lead Group D after winning their opening match, while Poland sit third following a draw, with both nations having played just one game in the section so far.
Head-to-Head Record
Across all 7 recorded meetings between the two sides, stretching back to a Poland win at the 1974 FIFA World Cup, Sweden hold a 5-2 advantage with no draws. The pair have produced 14 goals for Sweden and 8 for Poland across that span, an average of 3.14 goals per meeting. Their most recent encounter came on 31 March 2026, when Sweden won 3-2 in FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA).
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Sweden vs Poland | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2026 |
| 2022-03-29 | Poland vs Sweden | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2022 |
| 2021-06-23 | Sweden vs Poland | 3-2 | UEFA European Championship | 2020 |
| 2004-06-05 | Sweden vs Poland | 3-1 | International Club Friendly | |
| 2003-09-10 | Poland vs Sweden | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2002-2003 |
| 2003-06-11 | Sweden vs Poland | 3-0 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2002-2003 |
| 1974-06-26 | Sweden vs Poland | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | 1974 |
Sweden: Recent Form
Sweden’s last six matches read W L D L W D, made up of two wins, two draws and two losses for 1.33 points per game. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 13 in that run, have not kept a clean sheet, and failed to score once. One of those six games – a 2-2 draw with Greece on 4 June 2026 – was a friendly rather than a competitive fixture. Sweden’s most recent results were a 2-1 win over Romania in the UEFA Nations League on 25 September 2026 and a 0-3 defeat to France at the FIFA World Cup on 30 June 2026.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | H | Romania | UEFA Nations League | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-06-30 | A | France | FIFA World Cup | 0-3 | L |
| 2026-06-25 | A | Japan | FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-06-20 | A | Netherlands | FIFA World Cup | 1-5 | L |
| 2026-06-15 | H | Tunisia | FIFA World Cup | 5-1 | W |
| 2026-06-04 | H | Greece | International Friendly | 2-2 | D |
Poland: Recent Form
Poland’s last six matches read D D L L W W, also good for 1.33 points per game from two wins, two draws and two losses. They have scored 9 goals and conceded 10, kept one clean sheet, and failed to score twice. Two of those six games – friendlies against Nigeria and Ukraine – were not competitive fixtures. Poland’s most recent results were a 0-0 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the UEFA Nations League on 25 September 2026 and a 2-2 friendly draw with Nigeria on 3 June 2026.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | H | Bosnia and Herzegovina | UEFA Nations League | 0-0 | D |
| 2026-06-03 | H | Nigeria | International Friendly | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-05-31 | H | Ukraine | International Friendly | 0-2 | L |
| 2026-03-31 | A | Sweden | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2-3 | L |
| 2026-03-26 | H | Albania | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2-1 | W |
| 2025-11-17 | A | Malta | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 3-2 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Sweden have won 5 of the 7 recorded meetings between the sides; Poland have won 2, with no draws.
- The 7 recorded meetings have produced an average of 3.14 goals each.
- Sweden’s last six matches: 2W 2D 2L, 1.33 points per game, 11 goals for, 13 against.
- Poland’s last six matches: 2W 2D 2L, 1.33 points per game, 9 goals for, 10 against.
- Sweden top Group D after one match; Poland sit third, level on games played.
- Neither side has kept more than one clean sheet across their last six outings – Poland one, Sweden none.
How Sweden and Poland Compare
Both sides arrive with an identical 1.33 points per game from their last six matches, but Sweden have been the more prolific of the two, averaging 1.83 goals for against Poland’s 1.5, while also conceding slightly more (2.17 against 1.67). In the UEFA Nations League Group D table, Sweden’s opening win puts them above Poland, who opened with a draw. Historically, Sweden have also had the upper hand in this fixture, winning five of the seven recorded meetings between the two nations.
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FAQ
How many times have Sweden and Poland played each other?
The data holds 7 recorded meetings between the two nations, from a 1974 FIFA World Cup fixture through to their March 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Who has the better head-to-head record?
Sweden, who have won 5 of the 7 recorded meetings to Poland’s 2, with no draws between them.
What are Sweden’s and Poland’s current standings ahead of this match?
In the UEFA Nations League Group D table, Sweden are first after one match while Poland are third, with both sides having played the same number of games.
When do Sweden and Poland play next?
The two sides meet in the UEFA Nations League on 28 September 2026.