Poland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Biało-czerwoni compete in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Michał Probierz, captain Robert Lewandowski. UEFA qualifier.
Poland's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #35 in the FIFA Ranking, Poland will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Poland is the highest-ranked side in Group A (avg. opponent rank #44). They are expected to top the group, but Mexico and Cameroon are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Poland: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group A is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Poland match of the World Cup is scheduled for Friday, June 12 against Jordan at Estadio Akron.
Poland 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Poland World Cup history
Poland have appeared at 10 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains 3rd place (1974, 1982). Across the last five tournaments they recorded: R16, Group, R16, Group, Group.
Get Poland data via API
// Fetch Poland World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=poland',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Poland in at the 2026 World Cup?
Poland is in Group A alongside Mexico, Cameroon, Jordan. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group A is #44.
Who is Poland's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Michał Probierz manages Poland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Robert Lewandowski as captain.
What is Poland's best World Cup finish?
Poland's best FIFA World Cup finish is 3rd place (1974, 1982). They have appeared in 10 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: R16, Group, R16, Group, Group.
Who are Poland's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Robert Lewandowski leads a squad whose standout names include Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zieliński, Wojciech Szczęsny. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Poland qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is Poland's current FIFA Ranking?
Poland are ranked #35 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #35 in the FIFA Ranking, Poland will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Poland's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Poland is the highest-ranked side in Group A (avg. opponent rank #44). They are expected to top the group, but Mexico and Cameroon are realistic challengers. At #35 in the FIFA Ranking, Poland will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Poland fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Poland World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Poland going back to their first tournament.
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