Poland secured their first victory of the UEFA Nations League campaign on Friday, October 2, 2026, defeating Romania 6-0 in Warsaw. Captain Robert Lewandowski scored, while Radu Drăguşin received a red card in the 22nd minute to trigger a decisive collapse for the visitors as the match streamed live via DAZN.
Red Card Changes the Match in Warsaw
The encounter shifted permanently midway through the first half. Romania defender Radu Drăguşin brought down Lewandowski as the last man back in the 22nd minute, earning a red card from the referee. Lewandowski stepped up to convert the resulting penalty kick, driving the ball past goalkeeper I.
Lewandowski Extends the Lead After the Interval
Poland capitalized immediately on their numerical superiority when the second half began. Just two minutes after the restart, Nicola Zalewski delivered a sharp cross into the area, and Lewandowski met it from close range to push it over the line for his second goal of the night in the 47th minute. The strike extended the lead to 2-0 and cemented the captain’s dominant display.
An Unfortunate Own Goal and a Flurry of Finishes
The match turned completely out of reach for Romania moments later. In the 49th minute, Virgil Ghiță accidentally turned another Polish cross into his own net, making it 3-0. Piotr Zieliński added a fourth in the 62nd minute with a composed finish. Jan Bednarek then rose to head home Poland’s fifth goal in the 66th minute. Lewandowski completed the 6-0 rout in the 86th minute, sealing the final scoreline.
Sweden Leads Group 4 After Bosnia-Herzegovina Draw
Despite the comprehensive win, Poland sits third in UEFA Nations League Group 4, trailing group leaders Sweden and Bosnia-Herzegovina. In the group’s parallel fixture, Bosnia-Herzegovina salvaged a draw against Sweden thanks to a late equalizer from Alajbegovic in the 80th minute, countering an earlier strike by Arsenal striker Gyökeres in the 61st minute. Sweden leads the group with seven points, while Bosnia-Herzegovina holds five points.
DAZN Broadcasts Match as Poland Recalls Past Wins
The fixture in Warsaw was broadcast exclusively on the streaming platform DAZN, with no free-to-air television coverage available across major channels like ARD, ZDF, or RTL. The match revived memories of the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, where Poland previously asserted dominance over the same opponents with 3-0 and 3-1 victories, maintaining a psychological edge entering Friday’s contest.
Next Match Fixture
Poland returns to UEFA Nations League action in Greece.
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