Poland's Lewandowski Uncertain About International Future

Poland's Lewandowski ponders future after playoff loss

Poland captain Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, leaving uncertainty about his future with the national team.

Robert Lewandowski's World Cup dreams dashed as Poland falls short, raising questions about the striker's international career...

Poland's captain Robert Lewandowski is considering hanging up his international boots after the country's heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Sweden in the World Cup qualification playoff final. The 37-year-old, who has been Poland's top scorer with 89 goals in 165 matches, looked defeated as he left the pitch.

Robert Lewandowski's post-match comments hinted at a possible retirement, saying, “I am not in a position to make any declarations. I will return to my club; I still have some matches to play. I will have to answer the question marks in the back of my head for myself.” He also shared a poignant photo on social media, accompanied by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli's “Time to Say Goodbye.”

Robert Lewandowski's World Cup dreams were crushed after Poland lost to Sweden, and hours later, he posted a poignant photo on social media, leaving the pitch to Andrea Bocelli's “Time to Say Goodbye.” This heartbreaking exit means the Barcelona striker might be facing the end of his illustrious career without the grand finale he wanted.

Lewandowski, 37, had returned to the squad in August after a fallout with former coach Michal Probierz, but failing to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup has raised questions about his future. With his contract expiring in June 2026, there's speculation about whether he'll retire or continue playing elsewhere.

He downplayed the significance of his post-match comments, stating that no final decision has been made yet. It seems there's still some uncertainty surrounding the situation.

“I am not in a position to make any declarations. I will return to my club; I still have ‌some matches to play. I will have to answer the question marks in the back of my head for myself,” he told Polish media.

🚨🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski on Instagram with the song: ‘Time to say goodbye’. 🎶💔 pic.twitter.com/VytHTUtsX6

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Robert Lewandowski's failure to lead Poland to the 2026 World Cup has marked a bitter chapter in his illustrious career. The Warsaw-born forward has been the backbone of the national team since his debut in 2008 and has captained the side since 2014.

With 89 goals in 165 international matches, Lewandowski is Poland's record holder for both goals and appearances. His achievements on the pitch are unmatched, but the recent exit has raised questions about his future in international football.

“As my career goes on, I appreciate certain moments more,” Lewandowski had noted earlier in the play-off campaign. “I'm not afraid to end my career because I'm starting to prepare for it... I know it's ⁠a very important ⁠part of my life, ‌but it's not everything.”