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Inequality but with Polynomials

Algebra · proposed by @vipproaccout 1750
Consider all polynomials $P(x)$ with real coefficients satisfying $P(1) = \sqrt{2}$, $P(-1) = -\sqrt{2}$ and $$\big(P(x)\big)^2 \le x^6 + 1 \quad \text{for all } x \in \mathbb{R}.$$ How many such polynomials $P(x)$ are there?