Poland has qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup, despite losing 0-2 to Argentina. Poland qualified instead of Mexico based on a superior goal differential, so Szczęsny's role as goalkeeper was crucial - especially in view of his spectacular save from a Messi penalty.
Szczęsny has become a meme hero as a result, here are just a few:
"Szczęsny looks into the eyes of a GOAT (Greatest of All Time = Messi...)"
Several memes made references to Ronaldo - Szczęsny's teammate in Juventus (2018-2021) and Messi's main rival for many years:
Many references to films and series, here the Lord of the Rings: "You shall not pass!"
And plenty of stats to back up the jokes:
Sources: Radio Poland, Twitter
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