Will Poland Win the World Cup?

[john_]

Do you think that Poland has any chance of winning the World Cup in Qatar?

[Devil]

No, will struggle to get our of their group.

[john_]

You think so? They have Lewandowski in the squad, so getting out of the group should be a piece of cake

[Reluctant Striker]

I have predicted Mexico & Argentina to go through from the group. But with Matty Cash representing Poland, I would not be at all against seeing them do well, for a change.

Lewandowski is in that group of special individual players. But that's not always enough. Ronaldo & Messi still looking for a World Cup win. To finally beat the other perhaps. Haaland will not be there. The Dutch still have not won 1 & their list of special players is quite extensive. Giggs never qualified.

Given Poland's lack of qualifying regularly for tournament finals, perhaps getting to Last 16 or Q-Final would be a success? And there can't be too many great teams around, because I feel unusually optimistic about England.

[Stan]

1 hour ago, john_ said:

You think so? They have Lewandowski in the squad, so getting out of the group should be a piece of cake

Argentina and Mexico will finish ahead of them. 

[Dr. Gonzo]

I doubt it

[Spike]

Mexico are terrible.

[Happy Blue]

Yes

[Tommy]

Not after they left out Dawid Kownacki and Michal Karbownik. 

[Michael]

13 minutes ago, Tommy said:

Not after they left out Dawid Kownacki and Michal Karbownik. 

I know, they could have at least taken Kownacki, he's had one of his best seasons ever at club level. Yet, Kownacki was selected for Poland's 2018 World Cup squad and their Euro 2020 squad but has been dropped for the World Cup in Qatar. He must be feeling very disappointed and so must Karbownik really, because he's also hit some very good form recently.

I think though that Poland have an excellent chance of qualifying from their group. Argentina is of course inevitably going to win Poland's group; they have one of the best squads at the whole World Cup. But Poland can definitely beat both Mexico and Saudi Arabia, which I believe they will do. So, I think Poland will finish 2nd in their group and qualify for the Round of 16.

[klosefan2]

Not likely. Brazil, France, England, Germany, too many strong teams. Probably impossible.

[Michael]

With Lewandowski in the team, anything is possible, but it's very unlikely given that there are so many other very strong teams who are seriously favoured to win the World Cup.

[Happy Blue]

On 19/11/2022 at 17:47, john_ said:

Do you think that Poland has any chance of winning the World Cup in Qatar?

More chance of Norway winning this world cup tbf

[Stan]

1 minute ago, Happy Blue said:

More chance of Norway winning this world cup tbf

Not sure, I think Italy have a decent chance? 

[Lucas]

On 19/11/2022 at 18:03, john_ said:

You think so? They have Lewandowski in the squad, so getting out of the group should be a piece of cake

Almost as piece a cake as scoring a penalty is, and yet Lewandowski couldn't do it.

[Toinho]

On 20/11/2022 at 03:16, Stan said:

Argentina and Mexico will finish ahead of them. 

You sure?

[elchinero]

No

[Waylander]

Not a chance though the bookies will happily take your money.

[Dr. Gonzo]

One step closer to becoming a millionaire with your wild bet @john_

[Michael]

Poland have advanced to the Round of 16! With Lewandowski leading their attack and Szczesny's heroics anything is possible. But my, do they have a tough next match.

[Toinho]

no

[N U F C]

Can’t see them beating France.

[Mel81x+]

Wonder if going to penalties and playing hard defensively is the answer here because if you try and take on this French side you'll get undone. Stranger things have happened in this WC.