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As part of the collaboration, the Polish Football Association will continue to provide the Polish Amputee Football Association with promotional, organisational, and in-kind support. The partnership also encompasses patronage of initiatives carried out under the Futbol Plus programme, joint activities during the PZPN Grassroots Academy, and the promotion of amputee football and the Futbol Plus project at Poland men's and women's national team matches.

"The Polish Football Association has for years proudly supported the development of amputee football and the Futbol Plus project. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission of making football accessible to everyone. We look with immense admiration at the achievements of the Poland national amputee football team and the daily work being done for people with disabilities. We are delighted to be able to continue this cooperation, because we are 'United by Football', but above all by shared values – passion, openness, and responsibility," says Adam Kaźmierczak, PZPN Vice-President for Organisational and Financial Affairs.

PZPN has been collaborating with the Polish Amputee Football Association since the sport's inception in Poland. Currently, two key projects are being jointly implemented: the development of the Poland national amputee football team and the Futbol Plus programme, which aims to provide opportunities to play football for children with disabilities.

"We have felt the support of the Polish Football Association continuously since 2012. It was thanks to PZPN that we managed to organise our first training camps and matches. I remember that it was precisely thanks to the association that we flew to our first international tournament and received equipment, which not only allowed us to play but made us feel like the Poland national team. Today, we cooperate not only on a financial level but also in terms of expertise and promotional support. Together, we are proving that absolutely anyone can play football in our country, including people with disabilities. It is a huge honour for us to be part of the PZPN family," recalls Mateusz Widłak, President of the Polish Amputee Football Association and the founder of amputee football in Poland. 

Today, Futbol Plus comprises 85 academies operating across Poland, over 2,000 participants, more than 20 tournaments organised each year, as well as summer and winter sports camps. Each event gathers from 100 up to 500 young players, giving them the opportunity to develop their passion for football in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Extensive promotional support also remains a vital element of the collaboration. PZPN actively promotes the Poland national amputee football team and the Futbol Plus project through its communication channels, including the "Łączy nas piłka" portal and the association's official social media profiles. The Association also supports the organisation of the most significant amputee football events in Poland and the national team's preparations for major international tournaments.

The upcoming challenge for the White-and-Reds will be the Amputee Football Men's World Cup, which will take place in Mexico this November. The Polish team will enter the tournament as one of the medal favourites. "Our cooperation with the Polish Amputee Football Association is something much more than a partnership to us. It is our shared mission. We observe with tremendous admiration the development of Polish amputee football and the people who prove every day that passion, determination, and love for football know no barriers. We are delighted to be a part of this journey. The Polish Football Association will continue to support the national team in its pursuit of further success in the international arena," adds Łukasz Wachowski, PZPN General Secretary.

The Polish Amputee Football Association also intends to bid to host the Women's World Cup in Poland. The inaugural edition was held in Colombia in 2024, and the White-and-Reds returned home with a bronze medal. "Amputee football is developing globally at an impressive pace, and Poland consistently remains one of the leaders in this process and one of the most active organisations. We dream of a medal at the Men's World Cup, but at the same time, we are aware that many challenges still lie ahead regarding the further development of the sport domestically. We want to consistently build a strong Amputee Football Ekstraklasa, expand recruitment initiatives aimed at women, men, and children, and raise the profile of amputee football. One of our key projects for the coming years is Kraków's bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027," concludes Artur Kurzawa, Operations Director of the Polish Amputee Football Association.