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Poland Come From Behind to Beat Albania and Reach Playoff Final
- Poland secured a 2-1 victory over Albania in Warsaw on Thursday, advancing to the World Cup playoff finals and keeping the team on course for a third consecutive finals appearance.
- Arber Hoxha put Albania ahead three minutes before halftime, capitalizing on Polish defender Jan Bednarek's failure to control a long ball. Poland had squandered early pressure despite Elseid Hysaj clearing off the line from Jakub Kiwior's header.
- Robert Lewandowski equalized with a header in the 63rd minute from a corner. Ten minutes later, Piotr Zielinski smashed a first-time shot from outside the area into the corner, clinching Poland's comeback.
- This victory sets up a Path B decider for Poland, who must travel to face Sweden. The winner will secure a spot in the World Cup finals.
- Poland maintains a perfect playoff record, having qualified for the World Cup and Euro 2024 through the same route. The team now eyes a third consecutive major tournament appearance.
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Poland achieved a vital tie against Albania thanks to a lead by Robert Lewandowski and a hit from outside the area of Piotr Zielinski in the second half, which allow him to stay alive in the race for the 2026 World Cup standings. The match was played in Warsaw, and now the Polish team will have to define their pass in the final of the off-home rejection against Sweden.
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