Poland national football team

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The Poland national football team (Polish: Reprezentacja Polski w piłce nożnej) represents Poland in men's international football competitions. Governed by the Polish Football Association (PZPN), the team is known by the nicknames "The White-Reds" (Biało-Czerwoni) and "The Eagles" (Orły), symbolized by their coat of arms featuring a white eagle on a red background. The team reached its peak FIFA World Ranking of 5th in August 2017, and their home matches are played at the Kazimierz Górski National Stadium in Warsaw, with Michał Probierz serving as the current head coach.

Poland has participated in nine FIFA World Cups, with their debut occurring in 1938. Their best results came in 1974 and 1982 when they finished in third place, marking these years as the golden era of Polish football. Grzegorz Lato was a standout player during this period, winning the Golden Shoe at the 1974 World Cup after scoring seven goals. The team's most recent World Cup appearance was in 2022, where they reached the Round of 16.

In addition to their World Cup history, Poland has competed in five UEFA European Championships since their debut in 2008. Their best performance at the Euros was reaching the quarter-finals in 2016, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Portugal. Notably, Poland co-hosted Euro 2012 alongside Ukraine.

Poland's footballing history dates back to its first official international match on December 18, 1921, when they lost to Hungary. The team saw significant success in the early years after World War II but faced challenges during the late 20th century, including failing to qualify for three consecutive World Cups from 1990 to 1998.

The team's all-time leading scorer is Robert Lewandowski, who holds both the record for most caps (156) and goals (84). As of October 2024, Poland is ranked 31st in the FIFA World Rankings.