Poland women's football team advances to World Cup play-off finals

The Poland women's national football team has advanced to the final round of the 2027 World Cup qualifying play-offs after defeating Belgium in Gdańsk. After losing the first leg 0-1, Poland secured a 3-2 victory in the return match following extra time, leveling the aggregate score at 3-3.

Ewa Pajor scored twice, including a decisive goal in the 116th minute, bringing her national team tally to 73 goals. Paulina Tomaszak also scored for Poland, while Amy Littel and Jarne Teulings provided goals for Belgium. The match was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, which Poland won 4-3.

Goalkeeper Kinga Seweryn played a pivotal role in the shootout by saving two Belgian attempts. Natalia Padilla-Bidas converted the final decisive penalty. Poland will now face the winner of the Ireland-Kazakhstan tie in the next round of the play-offs.