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Play-off qualification for the 2026 World Cup: a quick overview of Ukraine's opponents
Introducing the blitz draw of Ukraine's opponents in the 2026 World Cup playoffs, determined by today's draw.
Photo by the press service of the UAF
Sweden National Team
Qualification Group Position for WC-2026 — 4.
FIFA Ranking Position — 43.
FIFA Member — since 1904.
UEFA Member — since 1954.
Best World Cup Result — silver WC-1958.
Best Euro Result — bronze Euro-1992.
Head Coach — Graham Potter (England).
Main Star — Alexander Isak («Liverpool», England).
Photo: Dan Balashov
Poland National Team
Qualification Group Position for WC-2026 — 2.
FIFA Ranking Position — 31.
FIFA Member — since 1923.
UEFA Member — since 1955.
Best World Cup Result — bronze WC-1974 and WC-1982.
Best Euro Result — quarter-finals Euro-2016.
Head Coach — Jan Urban.
Main Star — Robert Lewandowski («Barcelona», Spain).
Photo: Dan Balashov
Albania National Team
Qualification Group Position for WC-2026 — 2nd.
FIFA Ranking Position — 63.
FIFA Member — since 1932.
UEFA Member — since 1954.
Best World Cup Result — never participated in the finals.
Best Euro Result — group stage Euro-2016 and Euro-2024.
Head Coach — Silvino (Brazil).
Main Star — Blerim Dzemaili («Atalanta», Italy).
