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Poland beat Sweden and booked a place at the World Cup!
The Polish national team beat Sweden 2-0 in the final of the 2022 World Cup play-offs at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów. Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zieliński were the ones to score the winning goals for the team led by head coach Czesław Michniewicz. The White-and-Reds advanced to their fourth consecutive major football tournament. After EURO 2016 and 2020, as well as the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the time has come for the 2022 World Cup. #HeadedForKatar!
Lucky draw in Glasgow. Piątek scored at the last moment
The Polish national team drew 1-1 with Scotland in Glasgow in their first match of 2022. The goal for the White-and-Reds was scored in extra time by Krzysztof Piątek, who confidently converted a penalty. Earlier, Łukasz Skorupski was defeated by Kieran Tierney. It was Czesław Michniewicz's first match as the head coach of the Polish national team. However, the moment of truth for the team will be on Tuesday at the Silesian Stadium – the final of the World Cup play-offs. Our opponent will be Sweden.
Decisions taken concerning FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifiers
Today, the Bureau of the FIFA Organising Committee took key decisions in relation to the European play-off matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, following consultation with UEFA and the participating FIFA member associations.
Poland does not intend to play the play-off match against Russia
„No more words, time to act! Due to the escalation of the aggression of the Russian Federation towards Ukraine the Polish national team does not intend to play the play-off match against Russia. We are in talks with Sweden and Czech Republic federations to bring forward a joint statement to FIFA” – tweeted Polish Football Association President Cezary Kulesza on Saturday.
Robert Lewandowski came second in the Golden Ball Awards!
Robert Lewandowski was distinguished by 'France Football' as the best striker of 2021. This is one of two new awards that the prestigious magazine decided to present at this year's gala in Paris. The captain of the Polish national team and ace of the Bayern Munich team also came second in the Golden Ball Awards. This is a historic achievement! The winner was Leo Messi.
New coaching staff of the Polish national team
The Management Board of the Polish Football Association approved the new coaching staff for the Polish national team proposed by head coach Czesław Michniewicz. "Already at the first press conference, I announced that I would be relying mostly on colleagues from the previous U-21 national team, whom I know very well. The medical and administrative staff of the national team will remain unchanged. They are experienced and competent people with whom I have also already worked in the federation," said the head coach of the Polish national team.
