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Poland’s New Manager Targets Lewandowski Return as World Cup Qualifiers Loom
POLAND, JUL 16 – Jan Urban becomes Poland's fifth coach since 2021 and aims to restore unity by securing Robert Lewandowski's return ahead of critical World Cup qualifiers, with Poland currently third in their group.
- On Jul 16, 2025, Jan Urban was appointed head coach, succeeding Michal Probierz.
- A row over the captaincy forced Probierz’s departure, following Lewandowski’s announcement he would not play while Probierz led the team.
- Facing mounting challenges, Urban declared `We have several problems to solve, including the matter of Robert Lewandowski's resignation,` adding `As of today, we can’t afford not to have Robert in this team.`
- Urban expects Lewandowski to end his international exile, saying `We're aiming for a situation where every player wants to come to the national team and feels good being part of it,` and is determined to heal the rift.
- Poland sit third in their World Cup qualifying group, they travel to face the Netherlands on September 4 and host Finland three days later, with finals starting June 11, 2026.
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The Polish men's national football team has a new coach. Jan Urban has been officially appointed to lead the team.
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