Poland will be looking forward to a positive start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign when they host Lithuania at the Stadion Narodowy in a group stage match on Friday.This is the opening match for both the sides as they aim for a berth in the next FIFA World Cup. Poland are eying their third consecutive edition for the global tournament, while Lithuania has never managed to make it through in their 10 attempts so far.Poland vs Lithuania: Past performanceBoth the sides played their last matches on November 18 last year and conceded a defeat.During the UEFA Nations League, Poland suffered a 2-1 loss against Scotland after Liverpool fullback Andy Robertson scored a goal in the 93rd minute of the game. With this, Poland faced a loss in all their last five games. This is marginally better compared to the seven defeats in a row faced by Lithuania.In their last match, Lithuania were beaten 1-0 by Kosovo during the same competition. The defeat for Lithuania came even after they had a player advantage for the entire second half of the game.Also Read : March Madness 2025: Alabama Crimson vs Robert Morris- Prediction, match time, where to watchPoland vs Lithuania: ExpectationsInterestingly, Poland and Lithuania will be at loggerheads after a gap of seven years since they were last pitted against each other. Also, this will be the maiden time when the two sides will be in a competitive fixture.Poland hold a major advantage over Lithuania. The host side has won two of their last three clashes and ended up at 4-0 in their previous clash in June 2018.Another major advantage in Poland's favour is having several big names in the squad, especially captain Robert Lewandowski.The 36-year-old Barcelona star holds 35 goals to his name across all competitions this term. He joined the La Liga team after exiting Bayern Munich in 2022. If all goes well, Lewandowski will be playing his third World Cup in 2026. However, that could probably be his last since he will turn 38 years old.Poland vs Lithuania: When and where to watchPoland is hosting Lithuania at Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw.Fans can watch the game live in the US on Fubo TV as well as Vix. The official kick-off at 2:45 PM ET.Poland vs Lithuania: PredictioBoth sides have been struggling to come back to form and fans can expect a close encounter between the two of them. However, Poland are fan-favorites and experts across several news portals have predicted a victory for the Lewandowski-led side.Also Read : NCAA Tournament Colorado State vs Memphis: Predictions, match times, where to watchFinal prediction: Poland 2-1 LithuaniaFAQs1. When did Robert Lewandowski join Barcelona?After eight years with Bayern Munich, the star striker started playing for Barcelona in the summer of 2022.2. What's the schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?It will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026 in the US, Canada and Mexico.