A group-stage exit in 2002 had been a sobering lesson. Poland returned in 2006 with renewed purpose. Under Paweł Janas, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 |
Poland found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Poland endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 0-2 defeat against Ecuador, a narrow 0-1 loss to Germany, and a hard-fought 2-1 win against Costa Rica. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Poland's campaign ended at the first round.
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Failed to score in 2 of 3 matches eliminated in the group stage.
Bartosz Bosacki led Poland's attack with 2 goals at the 2006 World Cup.
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Sobolewski sent off vs Germany Boruc booked twice.
The tactical mind behind Poland's 2006 campaign. Leading Poland at his first World Cup 1 win, 2 losses under Janas.
Poland's performance under Paweł Janas lacked a clear tactical identity, often relying on counter-attacks and struggling to create scoring opportunities.
