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Poland

From Alan Hylands, for About.com

Country Name:

Poland

Nickname:The-white-and-red and The Eagles

Domestic Association:

Polish Football Association - founded in 1919 the Polish Football Association received FIFA affiliation in 1923 and UEFA affiliation in 1955.

Confederation:

UEFA (Europe)

Current Coaching Staff and Notable Team Officials:

Head Coach: Leo Beenhakker
Team Captain: Maciej Zurawski

International Records - Players:

Most capped player - Grzegorz Lato (100 caps)
Most international goals - Wlodzimierz Lubanski (48 goals)

National Stadium:

Silesia Stadium, Chorzow, Silesia, Poland

The Silesia Stadium was formally designated as the home stadium for the Polish national football team in 1993 although it has been known to host a variety of other events such as motorcycle speedway and music concerts.

FIFA World Cup Record:

1930 - Did not enter
1934 - Withdrew during qualifying
1938 - Round 1
1950 - Did not enter
1954 - Withdrew
1958 - Did not qualify
1962 - Did not qualify
1966 - Did not qualify
1970 - Did not qualify
1974 - Third place
1978 - Round 2
1982 - Third place
1986 - Round 2
1990 - Did not qualify
1994 - Did not qualify
1998 - Did not qualify
2002 - Round 1
2006 - Round 1

UEFA European Championships Record:

1960 - Did not qualify
1964 - Did not qualify
1968 - Did not qualify
1972 - Did not qualify
1976 - Did not qualify
1980 - Did not qualify
1984 - Did not qualify
1988 - Did not qualify1
1992 - Did not qualify
1996 - Did not qualify
2000 - Did not qualify
2004 - Did not qualify

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