Colombia kept their World Cup dream alive – and the bad news for England is that the South Americans look like a team to be reckoned with.
Goals by Barcelona defender Yerry Mina and Premier League rejects Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado sent Poland home.
It means Jose Pekerman's men head into their last game against Senegal on Thursday with their fate in their own hands.
And a potential last 16 showdown with Gareth Southgate's England is on the cards.
Senegal and Japan lead group H on four points apiece – while Poland can book their tickets home after losing their first two group games for the third successive World Cup they have qualified for.