Poland's women's national football team is gearing up to make its historic debut at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland. This marks their first-ever qualification for a major tournament, a significant achievement that has sparked excitement and anticipation among fans and players alike.

Qualification and Background

The road to Euro 2025 wasn't easy for "The Eaglesses". They faced a challenging qualifying group. Despite not advancing directly through the group stage, their success in the UEFA Women's Nations League secured them a play-off spot. They capitalized on this second chance, defeating Romania and then Austria in a hard-fought play-off. The final victory against Austria, sealed by a late goal from Ewa Pajor, was a historic moment, confirming their place in the Euro 2025.

The Coach

Nina Patalon has been the head coach of the Polish national team since 2021. At just 39 years old, she brought a clear vision to modernize the squad and close the gap with Europe's stronger sides. Patalon has focused on building a more technically capable and tactically flexible team, while still preserving the physical intensity traditionally associated with Polish football. Patalon's experience with Polish youth teams has allowed her to develop a distinct playing style and build strong relationships with her squad.

Players

The Poland Women Euro 2025 squad has been confirmed. The team includes a mix of experienced players and rising stars. Here is the squad:

• Goalkeepers: Natalia Radkiewicz (Pogoń Szczecin), Kinga Szemik (West Ham), Kinga Seweryn (GKS Katowice)
• Defenders: Kayla Adamek (Ottawa Rapid), Paulina Dudek (PSG), Sylwia Matysik (FC Köln), Emilia Szymczak (FC Barcelona), Martyna Wiankowska (FC Köln), Olivia Wos (FC Basel), Wiktoria Zieniewicz (FC Basel)
• Midfielders: Adriana Achcińska (1. FC Köln), Martyna Brodzik (Pogon Szczecin), Dominika Grabowska (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim), Ewelina Kamczyk (FC Fleury 91), Milena Kokosz (Asane), Tanja Pawollek (Eintracht Frankfurt), Klaudia Słowińska (GKS Katowice)
• Forwards: Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona), Klaudia Jedlińska (Dijon FCO), Nadia Krezyman (Dijon FCO), Natalia Padilla-Bidas (Sevilla FC), Paulina Tomasiak (GKS Górnik Leczna), Weronika Zawistowska (Bayern Munich)

Key Players

• Ewa Pajor: The captain and FC Barcelona forward is not only the standout star in the Poland squad but one of the best players in Europe. Pajor is known for her individual brilliance, leadership, and ability to inspire her teammates. She has won Poland player of the year five times and was the Golden Player at the 2013 U17 Euro Championship which Poland won.
• Paulina Dudek: The PSG central defender is back from injury. Dudek is praised for her composed leadership and tactical skills.
• Ewelina Kamczyk: Kamczyk is a trusted player known for her tactical intelligence and attacking instincts.

Tournament Outlook

Poland faces a tough challenge in Group C, alongside Germany, Sweden, and Denmark. Despite the difficulty of the group, the team is determined to make a strong impression in their first major tournament. Poland's strengths include leadership, experience, and the individual brilliance of players like Ewa Pajor. Their style of play typically involves a 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing fast progression and vertical passes to utilize Pajor's abilities in the final third. Defensively, they shift into a compact 4-1-4-1 formation, focusing on organization and solidity.

Poland prepared for the Euro 2025 with a 4-0 victory over Ukraine in a friendly match. This win extended their unbeaten streak to 11 matches.

With a blend of experienced leadership and emerging talent, Poland aims to establish themselves on the European stage and leave a lasting mark on the tournament.