Żelazny sparks debate: "Our obsession with Marciniakis extraordinary"

Polish journalist Piotr Żelazny commented on the country's intense focus on referee Szymon Marciniak during the 2026 World Cup, calling it "extraordinary obsession." His words sparked an immediate online reaction. Poland did not qualify for the tournament, but fans are rooting for Marciniak to be appointed to referee the final or bronze-medal match.