A group-stage exit in 2018 had been a sobering lesson. Poland returned in 2022 with renewed purpose. Under Czesław Michniewicz, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Poland's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
Poland experienced an inconsistent group stage, mixing moments of promise with frustrating setbacks. In the knockout rounds, they fell to France in the Round of 16. France proved to be a step too far, and Poland's campaign came to a decisive end in the the last 16.
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Failed to score in 2 of 4 matches just 1 win in 4 matches.
Robert Lewandowski led Poland's attack with 2 goals 1 in the group stage and 1 in the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup. A specialist in decisive moments, with goals in the closing stages that changed the course of matches.
Conceded in only 2 of 4 matches
The tactical mind behind Poland's 2022 campaign. Leading Poland at his first World Cup just 1 win in 4 under Michniewicz.
With a squad size of 26 players, Poland's team identity was built around their attacking prowess. However, they struggled to establish consistency throughout the tournament.
