Romania v Poland on Saturday: Lewandowski, the stakes and Arena Națională history
Poland play Romania in the UEFA Nations League in Bucharest on Saturday 14 November 2026. Kick-off is at 20:45 Polish time.
Author: Thames Compass editorial teamPublished: 2 min read
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Poland play Romania in Bucharest on Saturday 14 November 2026, at the Arena Națională. It is matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League (League B, Group 4). Kick-off is at 20:45 Polish time, which is 21:45 in Bucharest.
The stakes
Both sides have a lot riding on the game. According to a WP SportoweFakty preview, Romania must win to keep a chance of leaving the bottom of the group. Poland also need a win to still think about second place. Head coach Jan Urban has said the match should be open, as a draw would satisfy nobody.
Lewandowski in focus
Robert Lewandowski returns to the squad after a suspension for a card. According to a WP SportoweFakty video piece, the striker has scored eight goals in matches against Romania. Before Friday's press conference, Romanian journalists joked that Urban should leave him on the bench. Urban replied with humour: Lewandowski should first score three goals, and then the coach would take him off. The report describes Urban as calm despite pressure after the team's weaker results.
A stadium with good memories
Jarosław Koliński, a WP SportoweFakty journalist reporting from Bucharest, notes that the Arena Națională has been a lucky ground for Poland. Ten years ago Poland won there 3-0, and Kamil Grosicki scored the first goal after a long run.
Where to watch
The broadcast on TVP 1 is due to start at 20:25. According to WP's preview, the match will also be available online via Pilot WP.
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- Photo 1: „football, ball, field, sport, grass”, author: KEREM_TASER, licence Pixabay Content License; cropped or resized.
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