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Robert Lewandowski: The match against Wales will be a challenge for us
"The Nations League matches will give us a chance to prepare for the next national team training camp. It is a good moment for the whole team to think about what is off and what we can improve in our game," said Polish national team captain Robert Lewandowski at the opening press conference of the June national team training camp.
Czesław Michniewicz: It will be a very attractive group
"Our group is certainly very attractive. I haven't kept up to date with football in Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, but many Argentine footballers play in Europe. We have time to prepare," said Czesław Michniewicz, the head coach of the Polish nationa team, after the group stage draw for the final tournament of the World Cup.
Schedule for the World Cup in Qatar
FIFA has released the official match schedule for the World Cup final tournament, which will be played from 21 November to 18 December in Qatar. The Polish national team was drawn in Group C and will face Mexico (22 November), Saudi Arabia (26 November) and Argentina (30 November).
World Cup draw: Poland to face Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Mexico
A glittering draw show starred by some of the greatest names of the game and the entertainment industry defined the groups and initial fixtures of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. While 29 teams can now imagine their journey all the way to the final, the remaining eight will fight for the last three spots at the playoffs in June.
Robert Lewandowski: The whole team deserves praise
The captain led the Polish national team to a victory against Sweden in the final of the Qatar World Cup play-offs. "Lewy" scored the first goal for the White-and-Reds from a penalty kick. "It was one of the toughest penalties of my life. I was aware of the pressure, I wanted to concentrate fully on the shot but I knew what was at stake. Then there was great euphoria because I knew we had taken a crucial step. Later "Zielu" scored a second goal and we did it!" said Robert Lewandowski joyfully.
Czesław Michniewicz: This match was a victory for the whole of Poland
The Polish national team won 2-0 against Sweden and will play in the finals of the World Cup in Qatar. "It wasn't just my match versus Sweden. The whole of Poland wanted to win this match. The tension was shared by over 38 million Poles. I kept telling the players to focus on the game. Today, we are all celebrating together and I would like to thank President Cezary Kulesza for choosing me. He gave me a chance and, in return, I did the best I could," said Czesław Michniewicz, head coach of the Polish national team.
