Poland's fortunes in Qatar hinge on support for Lewandowski

Poland lost 2-0 to the Netherlands in the Nations League. Robert Lewandowski signed for Barcelona in close season. Poland's fortunes in Qatar hinge on support from Lewandowksi.  Polish captain is approaching his last World Cup. He wants to contribute to his country as well as to Barcelona. The team lost to Netherlands because of a lack of attacking options.

Poland finished second in World Cup qualifying Group I behind England. Czeslaw Michniewicz changed the formation and played with a lone striker. Poland won against Wales next time out. They are ranked 26th in FIFA's world rankings. Poland have not got past the group stage since 1986. The team has appeared in eight World Cups, including the last one in Russia.

Poland qualified for the World Cup in Qatar with a 2-0 win over Sweden. FIFA gave Poland a bye to the final playoff round after Russia were suspended from international soccer due to invasion of Ukraine.

Poland won two games and lost three since qualifying for the Nations League. Robert Lewandowski scored only one goal in the five games he played in.