Overview of Poland in the World of Football for This Season 2023/24

Posted on January 15, 2024 by SoccerPunter

If there is one sport Polish people love, it is football. It is deeply embedded into the nation’s culture, as people from all walks of life often come together to cheer on their favorite Polish team or the national squad. Despite the country being passionate about the beautiful game, Poland hasn’t won an international football tournament since their gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and silver medals at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

However, that doesn’t stop the nation from supporting their international team, as fans often watch or debate teams in Ekstraklasa, Euro, or World Cup. If you want to learn more about the country’s performance this year, here is an overview of Poland in the world of football for this season 2023/24.

PKO Ekstraklasa

Few Polish football league systems compare to the PKO Ekstraklasa, and its best teams qualify for the next season’s various European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and Europa Conference League. Only the best four will have a chance of qualification, meaning all eyes are on the league from the start to the end of its season. Slask Wroclaw are the favorites to win this year and are currently sitting at the top of the table. It is partially thanks to Erik Exposito’s performance on the pitch, as he has scored 14 goals in 19 matches during the first half of the season. Trailing a little behind is Jagiellonia Bialystok, as the team slid into the second spot due to Bartlomiej Wdowik scoring nine goals and three penalties in 19 games. Time will tell who lift the trophy for the 2023/24 season, but you can, of course, make your predictions at Unibet Polska and put your soccer knowledge to the test. It is sure to add an extra layer of excitement to the beautiful game.

Euro 2024 Qualifiers

It has been a mixed bag for Poland at the Euro 2024 qualifiers, as the national team has currently won three games, lost three games, and drawn twice in their first eight games. With much sporting talent on the field, they have a good shot of representing their country next year, but they will need to replicate their performances against the Faroe Islands and Czechia in future games to earn their place during the playoffs. Polish fans can have confidence in their team, too, such as Robert Lewandowski and Sebastian Szymański.

Many new faces are sure to inject energy into the national squad, too. For example, Matty Cash was a contender to play for England in the World Cup 2022, but he remained true to his family’s roots by receiving citizenship to play for Poland’s national team. The Aston Villa right-back applied for Polish citizenship in September 2021, which was granted a month later.

International Sporting Talent

Poland is bursting with soccer talent, with many of its biggest and best sporting stars playing for various clubs and leagues worldwide. Robert Lewandoski may spring to mind, as he is one of the most prolific goal scorers on the planet, and the 2023/24 season is no exception. The skilled center-forward has scored an impressive eight goals in 16 games to date for Barcelona, bearing in mind he has spent much time off the pitch due to an ankle injury and a three-game ban following a red card. There is no question he will be chosen once again to represent Poland in the UEFA Euro 2024.

Many exciting games have passed, and many more are likely to come over the coming months. It doesn’t matter if you are following the PKO Ekstraklasa, Euro 2024 qualifiers, or Polish Football League; you will be spoilt for action-packed games during the 2023/24 season.