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On Thursday, March 26, the match between Poland and Albania will be played in Warsaw, valid for the 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final. A single match will determine which team will continue in the race for a place in the final phase of the World Cup.
The match is an eliminatory and there is no return. The winner of this duel will face the winner of the Ukraine-Sweden pair, in the final match that gives the ticket to the 2026 World Cup. For both teams, this challenge is considered decisive.
Poland faces several problems ahead of the match. The absences of goalkeeper Lukas Skorupski (Bologna) and striker Adam Buksa (Udinese) have been confirmed, forcing coach Jan Urban to review his lineup.
Buksa has 27 caps for the national team and has scored seven goals, while Skorupski has been in goal for Poland 20 times, representing an experienced element for the team.
The Albanian national team also has significant absences. Striker Rei Manaj will not be available due to an injury sustained over the weekend.
Mirlind Daku also remains a doubt, as he is also suffering from an injury. Meanwhile, Armando Broja has returned to the field, getting some minutes with Burnley in the Premier League, which could be a positive sign for his fitness.
Both teams enter this match with shortcomings in the offensive department and in key positions, which could affect the tactical approach. Poland plays at home and is considered the favorite on paper, but Albania has shown earlier that it can be competitive in such matches.
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