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2022 in Poland

Explore 11 historical events and records for Poland in 2022.

Historical records for Poland in 2022

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March

Refugee Reception

Duda, Andrzej · Warsaw · President of Poland · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Poland receives millions of Ukrainian refugees.

May

Sagittarius A Star Variability

Wielgus, Maciek · Astronomer · Science / Astronomy

Contributes to EHT analysis of rapid variability in Sagittarius A* while reconstructing its horizon-scale ring structure.

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Barcelona Transfer After Bayern Era

Lewandowski, Robert · Barcelona · Forward · Sport / Football

Robert Lewandowski leaves Bayern Munich for FC Barcelona after eight seasons, bringing his prolific scoring record to the Spanish league.

First World Cup Appearance

Cash, Matty · Doha · Defender · Sport / Football

Cash started at right-back for Poland in Qatar, bringing Premier League experience to the national team's defensive structure.

Opening Goal Against Saudi Arabia

Zieliński, Piotr · Al Rayyan · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Zieliński struck Poland's first goal of the World Cup against Saudi Arabia, converting a chance created during a difficult first half.

Poland World Cup Creative Option

Szymański, Sebastian · Qatar · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Szymański joined the Poland squad as a technically skilled midfield option, supporting the team during its run into the knockout stage.

Qatar World Cup Squad

Bednarek, Jan · Qatar · Defender · Sport / Football

Bednarek travelled to Qatar as an experienced centre-back in Poland's squad that qualified for its first World Cup knockout round since 1986.

Saudi Arabia Penalty Save

Szczęsny, Wojciech · Al Rayyan · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Szczęsny saved Salem Al-Dawsari's penalty and the follow-up chance as Poland preserved its lead in a 2-0 World Cup victory.

World Cup Attacking Depth

Świderski, Karol · Qatar · Forward · Sport / Football

Świderski was selected among Poland's forwards for Qatar after displaying international goalscoring ability during the qualifying period.

World Cup Central Defence

Kiwior, Jakub · Doha · Defender · Sport / Football

Kiwior started in central defence during Poland's World Cup campaign, which reached the round of sixteen before ending against France.

World Cup Wide Midfield Assignment

Frankowski, Przemysław · Qatar · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Frankowski provided width and pressing from the flanks during Poland's World Cup campaign, which included a crucial group victory over Saudi Arabia.

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