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Poland international sports championship preparations

Overview

Poland is engaged in preparations and qualifying matches for upcoming international sports championships. In Gdańsk, promotional events including a volleyball fan zone were organized to build momentum for the 2027 Men’s Volleyball World Championship.

Simultaneously, the Polish men’s basketball team has been competing in the second round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Following a 106:86 victory against Israel in Riga, which maintained a perfect 7-0 record, head coach Igor Milicić praised the squad’s ball movement and rebounding aggressiveness. Captain Mateusz Ponitka led that performance with 24 points, nine assists, six rebounds, and four blocks.

However, the team’s undefeated streak ended on August 30 during a home game against Germany at the Ergo Arena in Trójmiasto. Despite trailing by 16 points, Poland staged a comeback to force overtime, but ultimately lost 94:96 to the reigning world and European champions. The match was marked by controversy when Jordan Lloyd was ejected following a second technical foul for a hand gesture interpreted as a protest, which also resulted in a technical foul for the Polish bench.

Poland currently holds a 7-7 record, matching the standings of Germany and Croatia, and remains in contention for a spot in the tournament in Qatar. The team is scheduled to face Croatia on November 27, 2026, in Gliwice.

Entities

Poland national basketball team · Igor Milicić · Mateusz Ponitka · ERGO Arena · Israel national basketball team

Timeline

13 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Poland basketball team loses to Germany in World Cup qualifier overtime
Poland's national basketball team lost 94:96 to Germany in overtime during the World Cup qualifiers at Ergo Arena, despite a strong comeback attempt.
16 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
Poland basketball team defeats Israel to maintain perfect qualifying record
Poland's national basketball team remains undefeated in FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers after a 106-86 win over Israel, moving closer to securing a spot in the tournament.
18 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Poland basketball team begins World Cup qualifiers against Israel
Poland's national basketball team faces Israel in Riga to start the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. The FIBA-mandated match will be played without fans due to the political situation in Israel.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Gdańsk stages volleyball fan zone and basketball qualifier as Poland prepares for 2027 World Championships
Gdańsk hosted a free volleyball fan zone on 8‑9 Aug and will hold a basketball qualifier against Germany on 30 Aug as Poland readies for the 2027 World Championships in both sports.

Sources

bialyorzel24.com · gwiazdybasketu.pl · niezalezna.pl · polsatsport.pl · pompieractu.fr · portal.fpg.pt · sport.betfan.pl · sport.interia.pl · sport.onet.pl · sport.pl · sportowefakty.wp.pl · super-basket.pl · supernowosci24.pl · transfery.info

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history