FIFA World Cup: Despite Poland's Defeat, Lewandowski Celebrated

Although he could not find a single shot on goal, he said, “You can say it was a happy defeat. He had a smile on his face as the team progressed to the next round.

Junja Choudhary
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FIFA World Cup: Despite Poland's Defeat, Lewandowski Celebrated
FIFA World Cup: Despite Poland's Defeat, Lewandowski Celebrated

Poland may have lost 0-2 to Argentina in their crucial FIFA World Cup match but team star Robert Lewandowski was beaming as he walked off the field in celebration. This was because Poland qualified for the knockouts despite the defeat. Poland finished second in Group C on goal difference and will now face France in Round 16 on Sunday. For this reason, Lewandowski was hugging fellow players on the field.

Although he could not find a single shot on goal, he said, “You can say it was a happy defeat. He had a smile on his face as the team progressed to the next round. He said, “I am not happy with the way we played. not at all. We couldn't be happier with this match. Lewandowski said, "Even though we lost, we can still be happy." Despite the defeat, Poland's players celebrated the victory and threw water bottles at each other on the field.

Poland's star player Lewandowski is now eyeing the match against France on Sunday. “They (France) are strong contenders to win the World Championship and we have nothing to lose. “He said,” We know the kind of players they have but we have to do our best while enjoying the match. The match against France will be challenging and we will have to play better than we did today.

Junja Choudhary Official | Verified Expert • 13 Apr, 2026 Editorial Desk

Junja Choudhary serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Sangri Today. A dynamic news personality and rigorous fact-checker, he brings more than 7 years of professional experience in print and digital media. His editorial leadership is defined by a strong commitment to journalistic ethics, truth-seeking, and delivering well-researched, balanced reporting on critical issues.

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