Poland vs Romania ended in a one-sided 6-0 victory for the hosts on Friday, October 2, as Poland produced a dominant UEFA Nations League performance at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw.
The result gave Poland a much-needed boost in League B Group B4 after the team opened the campaign with a draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina and a defeat to Sweden.
Romania, meanwhile, suffered another heavy loss after falling to Sweden and Bosnia and Herzegovina in its first two group matches.
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Poland vs Romania score and goals
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 24th minute before doubling Poland’s advantage shortly after half-time.
Romania’s night deteriorated further when Virgil Ghiță turned the ball into his own net in the 49th minute.
Piotr Zieliński added Poland’s fourth goal in the 62nd minute, and Jan Bednarek made it 5-0 four minutes later.
Lewandowski completed his hat-trick in the 86th minute to cap Poland’s biggest win of the Nations League campaign.
The reported scoring sequence was Lewandowski in the 24th, 47th and 86th minutes, Ghiță’s own goal in the 49th, Zieliński in the 62nd and Bednarek in the 66th.
Lewandowski leads Poland’s attacking display
Lewandowski’s three goals made him the central figure in a match that Poland controlled after taking the lead.
His second goal arrived early in the second half, and the quick addition of an own goal left Romania facing a three-goal deficit before the hour mark.
Poland then continued to attack rather than protect its advantage, with Zieliński and Bednarek adding further goals before Lewandowski completed the scoring.
The result also strengthened Poland’s position ahead of the next Nations League fixtures, although the group remains active with several matchdays still to come.
What comes next for Poland and Romania
Poland is scheduled to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday, October 5, before hosting Sweden on Tuesday, November 17.
Romania is due to face Sweden at home on October 5 and will host Poland again on Saturday, November 14, according to the Romanian Football Federation.
Those remaining fixtures will determine the final League B Group B4 standings and whether either side can challenge for promotion or avoid relegation-related consequences under the Nations League format.
UEFA’s published schedule lists the return meeting between Romania and Poland for November 14.
Why the result matters
For Poland, the six-goal victory was a statement response after the early defeat to Sweden and provided a significant improvement in goal difference.
For Romania, the loss extended a difficult start to the group stage and leaves the team needing a rapid defensive response before its next match.
The teams had been scheduled to meet in Warsaw at 20:45 local time on October 2, with the match hosted at the National Stadium, according to the Polish Football Association match announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Poland vs Romania score?
Poland defeated Romania 6-0 in their UEFA Nations League match in Warsaw on October 2, 2026.
Who scored for Poland against Romania?
Robert Lewandowski scored three times, while Piotr Zieliński and Jan Bednarek also scored. Romania defender Virgil Ghiță scored an own goal.
Where was Poland vs Romania played?
The match was played at the PGE Narodowy, also known as the National Stadium, in Warsaw.
What competition was Poland vs Romania in?
The match was part of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League League B Group B4 schedule.
When will Romania play Poland again?
Romania is scheduled to host Poland on November 14, 2026, in the return Nations League fixture.
Fact-Checked: Key match details, venue information and the Nations League schedule were checked against UEFA and the Polish and Romanian football federations, with the final score and scoring sequence cross-checked against live match records.
Disclaimer: Match reports can be updated by competition organizers as official statistical reviews are completed.