Poland
Country overview

This page shows positions in rankings and best historical results of Poland. Polish association (official name "Polish Football Federation", FIFA code "POL") was established in 1919. Poland is member of FIFA since 1923 and member of UEFA since 1954.

UEFA Country Ranking chart

UEFA Country Ranking is based on the results of each association's clubs in the five previous UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League seasons. The rankings determine the number of places allocated to an association (country) in forthcoming UEFA club competition.

National Ranking UEFA chart

National Ranking UEFA is based on the results of each association's national team in previous FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro qualifications and final tournaments. The rankings determine seeding of national teams in UEFA Euro and UEFA Nations League draws.

Best historical results

Best UEFA Champions League / European Cup results:
-- Since 1999/2000:  Group Stage - Legia Warszawa (17)
-- 1992/1993 - 1998/1999:
  Quarter-final - Legia Warszawa (96)
-- 1955/1956 - 1991/1992:  Semi-final - Legia Warszawa (70), RTS Widzew Łódź (83)

Best UEFA Europa League / UEFA Cup results:
-- Since 2004/2005:
  Last 32 - KKS Lech Poznań (09, 11), Wisła Kraków (12), Legia Warszawa (12, 15, 17)
-- 1999/2000 - 2003/2004:
  Last 16 - Wisła Kraków (03)
-- 1971/1972 - 1998/1999:  Quarter-final - Ruch Chorzów (74), KS Stal Mielec (76)

Best FIFA World Cup results:
-- Since 1998: 
Group stage (2002, 2006)
-- 1930 - 1994:  3rd place (1974, 1982)

Best UEFA Euro results:
-- Since 1996:
  Quarter-final (2016)
-- 1960 - 1992:  did not qualify