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Poland Turn to Jan Urban as Lewandowski Returns for World Cup Push

PZPN president Cezary Kulesza sees Urban’s leadership as key to restoring unity following Lewandowski’s boycott

Jan Urban, newly appointed head coach of Poland's national football team, speaks during a press conference in Warsaw, Poland, July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki
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Overview

  • Jan Urban was appointed head coach by the Polish Football Association on July 16, becoming Poland’s fifth manager since 2021
  • Urban has made winning back striker Robert Lewandowski his immediate priority for the upcoming qualifiers
  • Sources report Lewandowski agreed to rejoin the national team without seeking the captain’s armband or other conditions
  • Poland sit third in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group behind Finland and the Netherlands
  • Cezary Kulesza has set a clear objective of securing qualification for the 2026 finals and rebuilding squad cohesion