The Netherlands will face Poland in a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match at the PGE Narodowy stadium in Warsaw this Friday.
Both teams are vying for direct entry to next summer’s tournament in North America, making this clash a high-stakes battle for top spot in Group G.
Under the guidance of Ronald Koeman, the Dutch have emerged as the dominant force in qualification, winning five of their last six games. They comfortably defeated Finland 4-0 on home soil, thrashed Malta 4-0 in their most recent fixture, and have remained unbeaten with victories over Lithuania, Poland, and other contenders.
Currently, the Netherlands top Group G with 16 points from 10 matches, boasting a superior goal difference of +19. Their offensive strength is evident, netting 22 goals in qualifiers while conceding just three, showcasing both attacking efficiency and defensive resilience.
Netherlands XI vs Poland – Predicted lineup and team news
Netherlands team news
Ronald Koeman will be without forward Wout Weghorst, who continues to recover from injury, necessitating adjustments to the squad lineup.
Despite this, the Dutch squad features a potent frontline led by Memphis Depay, the nation’s all-time highest goalscorer. Depay has been in remarkable form this year, scoring seven goals in six World Cup qualifiers, making him a key figure as the Netherlands look to secure victory.
Defensively, captain Virgil van Dijk is expected to marshal the backline, while forwards Donyell Malen and Cody Gakpo will support Depay in attack.
Netherlands predicted lineup
Possible Netherlands starting XI: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Timber, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, De Jong; Malen, Kluivert, Gakpo; Memphis.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Friday, 14th November.
How to watch Poland vs Netherlands?
For fans in the UK, the match will be accessible online via a Pay-Per-View stream available through Amazon Prime Video.
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