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Poland National Football Team

The Poland national football team represents Poland in men's international association football and is governed by the Polish Football Association (PZPN).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Poland national football team represents Poland in men's international association football. Governed by the Polish Football Association (PZPN), the team competes under UEFA and uses the FIFA code POL. Its captain is Robert Lewandowski and its head coach is Jan Urban.

History

The Poland national football team has been one of Europe’s notable national sides, with major historical success including Olympic and World Cup achievements. Its strongest era included a 1972 Olympic gold medal and third-place finishes at the 1974 and 1982 FIFA World Cups.

Governance and identity

The team is run by the Polish Football Association (PZPN) and identified internationally by the FIFA code POL. Common nicknames include Biało-Czerwoni (The White-Reds) and Orły (The Eagles).

Home grounds

The team’s home matches are associated with the National Stadium in Warsaw and Silesian Stadium. Different sources list the home stadium either singularly or as multiple venues used by the national side.

Current personnel

Recent sources list Jan Urban as head coach and Robert Lewandowski as captain. Lewandowski is also listed as Poland’s record appearance maker and leading scorer.

Key facts

  • Poland's men's national team is the country's official representative in international football.
  • The team is administered by the Polish Football Association (PZPN).
  • Robert Lewandowski is both the most capped player and all-time top scorer.
  • The team's home venues include the National Stadium in Warsaw and Silesian Stadium.
  • The team competes within UEFA.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter Poland in UEFA and international tournament coverage, especially during World Cup and European Championship qualifying and finals.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Poland national football team?
It is Poland’s men's senior international football team, representing the country in association football.
Who governs the team?
The team is governed by the Polish Football Association, known as PZPN.
Which confederation does Poland belong to?
Poland competes in UEFA, the European football confederation.
Who is the current captain?
Robert Lewandowski is listed as the captain.
Who is the current head coach?
Jan Urban is listed as the head coach.
What is Poland’s FIFA code?
Poland’s FIFA code is POL.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland_national_football_team
    Supports: Nickname, governing body, confederation, head coach, captain, most caps, top scorer, home stadium, FIFA code.
  2. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/teams/109--poland/
    Supports: Poland team page and current squad/coach information.
  3. FootballHistory.org — https://www.footballhistory.org/national/poland.html
    Supports: Historical achievements including Olympic gold and World Cup third-place finishes.
  4. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/8568/overview/poland
    Supports: Current head coach and squad overview.