Lewandowski Scores at World Cup, Poland Beats Saudis 2–0

Lewandowski Scores at World Cup, Poland Beats Saudis 2–0
Poland's Robert Lewandowski runs with the ball during the World Cup group C soccer match between Poland and Saudi Arabia, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 26, 2022. Francisco Seco/AP Photo
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AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2–0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages.

Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as teammates rushed to congratulate him. He got up, rubbed his face, and blew a kiss to the crowd.