The two neighbours will meet on Sunday, May 31, 2026 in the historic Polish city of Wroclaw for a much‑anticipated friendly that comes at a pivotal moment for both squads.
A Milestone Meeting in Wroclaw
Poland’s talisman Robert Lewandowski is set to lead the side, chasing his 166th international appearance while adding to a record that already stands at 89 goals, though he has never found the net against Ukraine in five prior encounters.
Ukraine, meanwhile, arrives with a modest but resilient record, having lost the last three meetings and their most recent victory over Poland dating back to a 1‑0 win in the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Both teams entered the UEFA qualifying playoffs with hopes of securing a spot in the 2026 tournament, only to see those ambitions dashed in the final stages — Poland fell 3‑2 to Sweden in stoppage time, while Ukraine were edged 3‑1 by the same opponent in the preceding round.
The upcoming friendly offers a rare opportunity for each side to experiment with tactics and chemistry before the next competitive window, and fans will be watching closely to see whether Lewandowski can finally break his personal barrier against Ukraine.