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New England Revolution's Adam Buksa and Poland Men's National Team Qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Published on March 29, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Revolution forward Adam Buksa and the Poland Men's National Team have qualified for the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar. Poland clinched its bid as one of 32 teams competing in the premiere global tournament, set to kick off in Qatar on November 21, with a 2-0 win over Sweden in a UEFA World Cup Qualifying playoff final on Tuesday.

Buksa registered an appearance as a substitute in Tuesday's win, picking up his seventh career cap to go with five career international goals with Poland since he debuted in 2021. The 25-year-old striker is one of two players among the top-20 UEFA goal scorers represent a non-European club, alongside compatriot Karol Świderski (MLS - Charlotte FC).

Buksa will rejoin the Revolution ahead of Saturday night's home match against the New York Red Bulls. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium and airs on WSBK-TV38, myRITV, Cozi TV, 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio.

On Wednesday night, the U.S. Men's National Team will look to secure its berth in the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar. A pair of Revolution players have played pivotal roles for the USMNT during this qualifying cycle, with goalkeeper Matt Turner and midfielder Sebastian Lletget both seeing action. Entering the final qualifying match, the United States sits in second place in Concacaf's final Octagonal round of qualifying, with the top three teams automatically advancing to Qatar. The Stars and Stripes will take on Costa Rica at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on March 30 at 9:00 p.m. ET, with coverage on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.

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