Poland national football team

The Poland national football team represent Poland in men's football. The Poland national football team made history for sport in Poland by finishing third in the 1974 (which was their first World Cup finals since 1938) and 1982 World Cup editions.

To date, Poland has qualified for seven World Cups, including four consecutive from 1974 to 1986, and three European Championships (2008, 2012 as co-host and 2016).

1938 World Cup
Poland's first major tournament in association football was the 1938 FIFA World Cup. They were eliminated in round one after losing a thrilling 6-5 football match to the Brazilian national football team. This turned out to be Poland and the Netherlands' last World Cup until the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

1974 World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup was Poland's first major FIFA World Cup tournament since 1938. Poland finished 3rd in the tournament after defeating the reigning champions Brazil in the third place match.

1978 World Cup
The Poland national team shined again at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. They were eliminated in the second round.