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Sweden host Poland in Nations League Group B4 clash at Friends Arena

Sweden lead Group B4 with three points from one match and face Poland, who are second with a point, at Friends Arena on Monday. Both sides seek to climb the standings.

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Sweden host Poland in Nations League Group B4 clash at Friends Arena

Key facts

Competition
UEFA Nations League
Round
Group B4
Date
Monday, 28 September 2026
Kick-off (UTC)
18:45
Venue
Friends Arena, Stockholm

match details and context

The UEFA Nations League Group B4 encounter between Sweden and Poland takes place on Monday, 28 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. The match is set at Friends Arena in Stockholm, providing a home advantage for Sweden as they look to build on their winning start to the campaign. Both teams are eager to secure maximum points to enhance their positions in the group standings.

standings and group picture

Sweden currently top Group B4 after one match, having won their opening fixture to collect three points. They have scored two goals and conceded one, giving them a goal difference of plus one. Poland sit second with one point from their opening game, having drawn without scoring. They have yet to open their account in terms of goals but remain well placed to challenge for qualification as the group progresses. The two-point gap between the teams sets up a competitive clash with significant implications for the table.

recent form guide

Sweden's recent form includes two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five matches. They scored nine goals but conceded eleven during this period, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per game. Their latest result was a 2-1 home victory over Romania on 25 September. Prior to that, they faced tough away fixtures against France and the Netherlands, suffering heavy losses, but they bounced back with a comprehensive 5-1 home win against Tunisia. Poland have managed one win, two draws and two losses in their last five outings. They scored six goals and conceded eight, with averages of 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match. Their most recent match on 25 September ended in a goalless home draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Earlier results include a 2-2 draw against Nigeria and a narrow 0-2 defeat to Ukraine.

head-to-head record

The sides have met once previously in 2026, with Sweden narrowly winning 3-2 at home on 31 March. That encounter was closely contested and featured five goals in total, suggesting an open and attacking fixture when these teams meet. Poland will be keen to avenge that loss on Swedish soil this time around, while Sweden will aim to assert their early dominance in the group.

where to watch

Fans looking to follow the match live should check local listings for available coverage at 18:45 UTC on Monday, 28 September 2026. The game will be played at Friends Arena in Stockholm under the supervision of the appointed referee.

Where the teams stand

Where the teams stand
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1Sweden110021+13
2Poland10100001
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Recent form

Recent form
TeamDateOpponentH/AScoreResult
Sweden25 SeptRomaniaH2-1W
Sweden30 JunFranceA0-3L
Sweden25 JunJapanA1-1D
Sweden20 JunNetherlandsA1-5L
Sweden15 JunTunisiaH5-1W
Poland25 SeptBosnia-HerzegovinaH0-0D
Poland3 JunNigeriaH2-2D
Poland31 MayUkraineH0-2L
Poland31 MarSwedenA2-3L
Poland26 MarAlbaniaH2-1W

Head-to-head

Head-to-head
DateHomeScoreAway
31 MarSweden3-2Poland

Written automatically from match data and reviewed by automated checks.

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