Guide: Poland vs. Croatia Men's National Football Teams
Introduction
Poland and Croatia are two of the most successful national football teams in Eastern Europe. Both teams have a rich history and have produced some of the world's best players. In this guide, we'll take a look at the history, players, and head-to-head record of these two teams.Poland Men's National Football Team
The Poland men's national football team is the national team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Football Association. The team represents Poland in international football competitions. Poland has a long and proud history in football, having participated in the FIFA World Cup 8 times and the UEFA European Championship 3 times. Poland's best result at the World Cup was third place in 1974 and 1982. Poland's best result at the European Championship was the quarter-finals in 2016.
League and Notable Players
Poland plays in the UEFA Nations League and their current captain is Robert Lewandowski. Some of Poland's most famous players include:
- Robert Lewandowski
- Grzegorz Krychowiak
- Piotr Zieliński
Head-to-Head Record: Poland vs. Croatia
Poland and Croatia have faced each other 10 times. Poland has won 4 times, Croatia has won 3 times, and the other 3 matches have ended in draws. The two teams have met twice in major tournaments, with Poland winning 1-0 in the group stage of the 2008 European Championship and Croatia winning 1-0 in the round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup.
Recent Form
Poland is currently ranked 26th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Croatia is ranked 12th. Poland has won 3 of its last 5 matches, while Croatia has won 2 of its last 5 matches. Poland will be hoping to continue its good form and get a positive result against Croatia in their next match. Croatia will be looking to bounce back from its recent defeat to Austria and get a win against Poland.
Conclusion
Poland and Croatia are two of the most successful national football teams in Eastern Europe. Both teams have a rich history and have produced some of the world's best players. Poland will be hoping to continue its good form and get a positive result against Croatia in their next match. Croatia will be looking to bounce back from its recent defeat to Austria and get a win against Poland.
*** **Stats** * Poland has won 4 of its last 5 matches.* Croatia has won 2 of its last 5 matches.
* Poland is ranked 26th in the FIFA World Rankings.
* Croatia is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings.
**FAQs** * **Who is the captain of the Poland national football team?**
Robert Lewandowski is the captain of the Poland national football team.
* **What is Poland's best result at the FIFA World Cup?**
Poland's best result at the FIFA World Cup was third place in 1974 and 1982.
* **What is Croatia's best result at the UEFA European Championship?**
Croatia's best result at the UEFA European Championship was the quarter-finals in 2016 and 2020.
**Sources** * [Poland national football team](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland_national_football_team) * [Croatia national football team](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia_national_football_team) * [FIFA World Rankings](https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men)