Poland at the World Cup
Poland qualified for the 2022 World Cup, their 9th appearance at the tournament. Their best result is finishing third in 1974 and 1982.
At their début in 1938, the Poles were also eliminated early on, after a remarkable 6-5 loss to Brazil in which Ernst Wilimowski scored four times. Poland enjoyed far greater success in 1974, finishing in third place after a win against Brazil in Germany with a goal by Lato.
In 1982, the Polish team matched their 1974 performance - in the semi-finals they came up against the in-form Italians, who clinched a spirited 2-0 victory. Poland went on to defeat France 3-2 and claim third place overall.
Trivia
- The only player to score four goals in one match and still end up on the losing team was Poland's Ernst Willimowski against Brazil in 1938. Leonidas of Brazil also scored four goals in that match when his team won 6-5.
Related Pages
- List of all countries who have participated in the World Cup
- FIFA World Cup Home
- Poland at the UEFA Euros
- About Sport in Poland
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