1972
Munich Olympic Gold Medal
Grzegorz Lato contributes to Poland’s gold-medal football campaign at the Munich Olympics as the national team defeats Hungary in the final.
Football player and manager history
Grzegorz Lato
Explore 9 football history records associated with Grzegorz Lato, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1974
International Caps
Scores the winner against Brazil in the 1974 World Cup third-place match, completing Poland's most successful tournament run to that point.
1974 June 15th
World Cup Opening Victory Over Argentina
Grzegorz Lato scores twice as Poland opens its World Cup campaign by defeating Argentina 3-2 and announces itself as a serious contender.
1974 June 26th
Winning Goal Against Sweden
Grzegorz Lato scores the only goal in Poland’s 1-0 World Cup victory over Sweden, keeping the team in contention for a place in the final.
1974 July
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Scores 7 goals for Poland to claim the FIFA World Cup scoring honour. The achievement reflects his finishing as Poland achieved third place.
1974 July 6th
Bronze Match Winner Against Brazil
Grzegorz Lato scores the decisive goal as Poland defeats Brazil 1-0 in the World Cup third-place playoff and claims a historic bronze-medal finish.
1974 July 7th
Seven-Goal Scoring Crown
Scores seven goals as Poland finish third at the 1974 World Cup.
1978 June 6th
World Cup Victory Over Tunisia
Grzegorz Lato scores Poland’s only goal in its opening 1978 World Cup victory against Tunisia, providing a winning start to the competition.
1982
Third World Cup Appearance
Grzegorz Lato represents Poland at a third successive World Cup, adding experience to the squad that ultimately claims third place in Spain.