Poland reconsiders lead in World Cup qualifying against Red Flames

On Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 19:28, the second World Cup qualification match between Poland and the Red Flames began in Poland, with the Red Flames having to defend their 1‑0 lead from the first leg. After a disallowed goal Poland regained the lead and took the score to 2‑1, putting the Red Flames under pressure again.

Exciting twists in the second half

The match featured several turning points. Around 19:23 a corner kick from Poland fell to Kamczyk, who smashed the ball in and made it 2‑1. Shortly after, a goal by Kamczyk was ruled out by the VAR because Wos was offside, leaving the score temporarily at 1‑1.

Then a new goal from Kamczyk, this time valid, gave Poland the lead again. The Red Flames responded immediately and scored from a free kick by Amy Littel, who, after being on the pitch for only five minutes, struck the ball against the second post and brought the score to 1‑1.

Coaching decisions and substitutions

National team coach Gunnarsdottir tried to regain control of the match by introducing two fresh players. Saar Janssen and Marie Detruyer were replaced by Isabelle Iliano and Luna Vanzeir, a double substitution reported at 19:29.

The substitutions had no immediate impact on the scoreline, but showed that the Red Flames are actively looking for a solution to reduce the deficit.

Overview of the match and broader context

The programme offered a comprehensive overview of various sports, including Football, Cycling, Tennis, Formula 1, Basketball and Cyclo-cross, with a focus on the Jupiler Pro League, Challenger Pro League, Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. This broad sports coverage underscores the versatility of the broadcast.

For Belgium the match was an important step towards the World Cup, as the Red Flames – the national women's team – moved a step closer to qualification. The fixture was broadcast live via Facebook, with the 2‑1 score for Poland confirmed.