Jan Urban Seeks to Reunite Poland Football Team

Jan Urban has been appointed as the new manager of Poland's national football team, taking over after Michal Probierz resigned in June amid controversy over removing Robert Lewandowski as captain. Lewandowski, Poland's all-time leading scorer, is currently boycotting the team and cited feelings of betrayal, leaving the squad destabilized. Urban's immediate priority is to rebuild unity and persuade Lewandowski to return, as Poland sits third in their World Cup qualifying group behind Finland and the Netherlands. The team faces crucial qualifiers against these rivals in September. Urban, a former Polish international and experienced coach, is tasked with restoring stability and improving Poland's chances for the 2026 World Cup. His leadership is seen as pivotal to ending recent managerial upheaval and unlocking the team's potential.