# Polish national sports team international competitions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-national-sports-team-international-competitions > Updated: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2. Polish national sports teams have participated in several major international competitions. The men’s national volleyball team entered the 2026 European Championship as favorites to defend their title, while the national wheelchair basketball team competed in the 2026 World Championships in Ottawa as part of their preparation for the 2027 Paralympic Games. In women’s sports, the national volleyball team finished in fourth place at the European Championships following a loss to Serbia. Additionally, the women’s national football team secured a victory against Mexico during the group stage of the World Cup. Building on recent football success, the Poland Women's U-20 national team secured qualification for the knockout stages of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Following a 2-1 comeback victory over Mexico in Katowice, the host nation guaranteed advancement to the round of 16. Despite an early own goal by Martyna Bartczak in the 5th minute, Poland responded with a goal from Oliwia Związek in the 9th minute, followed by a Zuzanna Witek penalty in the 76th minute after a VAR review. This result leaves Poland at the top of Group A. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup: Brazil and Poland advance to knockout stages Brazil and Poland have secured advancement to the round of 16 at the FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup, while Mexico faces elimination after a 2-1 loss to the hosts. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-womens-sports-volleyball-fourth-in-europe-and-football-victory ### 2026-09-06: Poland's national teams prepare for major volleyball and wheelchair basketball championships Poland's men's volleyball team enters the 2026 European Championship as favorites, while the wheelchair basketball team prepares for the 2026 World Championships in Ottawa. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polands-national-teams-prepare-for-major-volleyball-and-wheelchair-basketball-championships --- Cite as: Polish national sports team international competitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-national-sports-team-international-competitions