World Cup history
Poland (Biało-czerwoni) has appeared at 9 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Third place 1974, 1982. Founded in 1919, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the UEFA pool, coached by Michał Probierz.
- World Cup appearances9
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishThird place 1974, 1982
- Head coachMichał Probierz
- Founded1919
- FIFAUEFA
Star players
- Robert Lewandowski
- Piotr Zieliński
- Wojciech Szczęsny
- Nicola Zalewski
- Jakub Kiwior
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Poland won the World Cup?
Poland has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Third place 1974, 1982.
Who is the head coach of Poland?
Michał Probierz leads Poland into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Poland played in the World Cup?
Poland has appeared 9 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Poland's star players?
Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zieliński, Wojciech Szczęsny, Nicola Zalewski, Jakub Kiwior.
What confederation does Poland represent?
Poland plays in the UEFA confederation.
When does Poland play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Poland's nickname?
Biało-czerwoni
Plan your Poland World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
