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Australia wins Speedway World Cup in Poland Warsaw
Poland is preparing to host the tenth The 2026 FIM Speedway World Cup final has concluded at the PGE Narodowy stadium in Warsaw, marking Warsaw. The event, which featured the return of this competition format after world’s top four national teams—Poland, Australia, Denmark, and Great Britain—marked a three-year hiatus. The event will be milestone as the first championship held on an artificial track. Australia secured the title, ending a temporary track layout. 24-year championship drought dating back to 2002. The Polish national team, led Australian team dominated the competition, finishing with an eight-point lead over second-place Denmark. Debutant Ryan Douglas, who filled the vacancy left by captain and six-time world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik, aims the injured Jack Holder, contributed 10 points to defend its title. The squad includes riders such the victory, describing the experience of racing before the large crowd as Patryk Dudek, Dominik Kubera, and Maciej Janowski, under feeling ‘like being in a trance’. Winning squad member Max Fricke noted the leadership significance of coach Stanisław Chomski and manager Dariusz Cieślak. To gain the achievement on such a competitive edge, coach Chomski has added Szymon Woźniak to major stage, remarking that the technical staff to assist with data analysis and engine settings. Recent updates victory felt incredible given Australia’s long struggle to reclaim the lineup title. He also include Kacper Woryna. Despite entering as defending champions, analysts have noted observed that Poland has become a historical difficulty central hub for Polish riders at the Warsaw venue, where they have never won a Grand Prix event. Poland faces competition from Australia, Denmark, and Great Britain. The Australian team will compete without the injured Jack Holder but will feature Brady Kurtz. The British team is weakened by the absence of Dan Bewley and the retirement of Tai Woffinden. Denmark is managed by Nicki Pedersen and world speedway. Defending champions Poland, led by Anders Thomsen. The 2026 FIM Speedway World Cup final marks a significant milestone as Bartosz Zmarzlik, entered the first time competition as bookmakers' favorites, but were unable to secure the championship has been held on an artificial track. As win. Throughout the event takes place, event, local authorities in Warsaw have issued maintained travel advisories due to expected traffic restrictions and road closures around the Saska Kępa district. Fans are encouraged to use public transportation, including the metro district, with additional bus and SKM/KM trains, tram services deployed to avoid manage fan congestion.