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Poland U21 thrashed 6-2 in Italy, miss direct Euro qualification

Jerzy Brzęczek's under-21 side lost 6-2 to Italy in Pescara and dropped out of first place in their Euro U21 2027 qualifying group.

Key facts

  • Poland had won nine in a row and only needed to avoid losing by more than one goal.
  • Italy led 2-0 at half-time with goals in the 16th and 27th minutes.
  • Poland's goals came from Daniel Mikołajewski (65') and Jakub Żewłakow (85').
  • Cher Ndour scored twice for Italy.

What's next

  • Poland must now qualify via the ranking of runners-up or through November play-offs.

Source: Stolica Sportu, Interia (5 Oct 2026)

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