Poland World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Poland are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group K alongside Iran, Tunisia, Haiti. Here is everything you need to know about Poland’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Poland World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #28 |
| Group | Group K |
| Group Opponents | Iran, Tunisia, Haiti |
| Head Coach | Michał Probierz |
| Star Player | Piotr Zieliński |
| World Cup Appearances | 9 |
| Best Result | Third Place (1974, 1982) |
Poland 2026 World Cup Squad
Poland named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Wojciech Szczęsny, Łukasz Fabiański, Bartłomiej Drągowski
Defenders: Matty Cash, Kamil Glik, Jan Bednarek, Bartosz Bereszyński, Tymoteusz Puchacz
Midfielders: Piotr Zieliński, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Kamil Grosicki, Sebastian Szymański, Nicola Zalewski
Forwards: Karol Świderski, Arkadiusz Milik, Krzysztof Piątek, Robert Lewandowski, Jakub Piotrowski
Poland World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | Poland vs Tunisia | TBC |
| June 17 | Poland vs Haiti | TBC |
| June 22 | Poland vs Iran | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Piotr Zieliński
The Inter Milan midfielder has taken on greater creative responsibility since Robert Lewandowski’s declining form. His passing range, vision and ability to control games from central midfield make him Poland’s most important player going forward.
Robert Lewandowski
Poland’s all-time record goalscorer makes what could be his final World Cup appearance. Despite being in the latter stages of his career, Lewandowski remains a dangerous and experienced striker who can still score at the highest level.
Wojciech Szczęsny
The experienced goalkeeper is one of the best in Europe and Poland’s most important defensive player. His shot-stopping ability and commanding presence have kept Poland competitive in matches where they might otherwise struggle.
Poland World Cup History
Poland’s golden era came in the 1970s and 1980s when they finished third in both 1974 and 1982, featuring legends like Grzegorz Lato and Zbigniew Boniek. The current generation led by Lewandowski has qualified consistently but has not been able to recreate that historic success at the World Cup stage.
How Did Poland Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Poland qualified through UEFA European qualifying playoffs, winning their playoff group. They needed the additional qualification route having not topped their main group, which shows the competitiveness of European qualifying.
Poland World Cup 2026 Prediction
Poland have a very winnable Group K. With Lewandowski still capable of scoring and Zieliński pulling the strings, they should qualify comfortably alongside Iran. The knockout rounds will be much more challenging but Poland always compete hard in big games.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Poland at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
