PZPN

STATEMENT

Based on the current alarming development in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, including the security situation, the Football Associations of Poland (PZPN), Sweden (SvFF) and Czech Republic (FAČR) express their firm position that the playoff matches to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, scheduled for 24 and 29 March 2022, should not be played in the territory of the Russian Federation.

Marcin Dorna as the Sports Director of the Polish Football Association

Marcin Dorna has officially become the Sports Director of the Polish Football Association, the Management Board of PZPN decided at Wednesday's meeting. From 9 October 2021, Dorna served as the Sports Director at the federation.

Łukasz Wachowski as the Secretary-General of the Polish Football Association

Łukasz Wachowski has officially become the Secretary-General of the Polish Football Association, the Management Board of PZPN decided at Wednesday's meeting. From 2 September 2021, Wachowski served as the Secretary-General at the federation.

Arenas for the upcoming home matches of the Polish national team

On 29 March 2022, the Polish national team will play a match at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, the Management Board of the Polish Football Association decided. The opponent of the White-and-Reds will be Sweden or the Czech Republic. It all depends on who will advance to the final of the play-offs for the World Cup in Qatar. The national team's schedule also includes a match against Wales in the Nations League, which will take place on 3 June at Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw. On 13 June, the Poles will play in the Nations League against Belgium at the home stadium of the Polish national team – the PGE Narodowy Stadium.

Certification of football schools – a new opening!

The Football School Certification Programme will be continued. A record amount to support training!

Champions Support Programme. Additional millions for football clubs

PLN 150 million will go to PKO Ekstraklasa and Fortuna 1 Liga clubs as part of government support. The funds obtained are to help enhance the football infrastructure in Poland. It is an initiative that is part of the innovative Champions Support Programme.