Netherlands vs Poland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Preview, when and where to watch in India?
Netherlands to host Poland in their third match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026, Group G on Friday midnight. The winners of the match will go at the top of the points table.
Last Updated: 09.26 PM, Sep 03, 2025
Poland will take on the Netherlands in the fifth round match of Group G of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on Friday at midnight. The winner of the match will be the table toppers of the group for the time being.
Match Details
Match: Netherlands vs Poland, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026
Date: 5 September 2025
Time: 12.15 am IST
Venue: De Kuip
How to watch the match?
Football fans in India can watch the Slovakia vs Germany, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match LIVE on the SonyLIV app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.
The match will also be televised on Sony Sports Network Channels in India.
Netherlands vs Poland: H2H stats
Netherlands and Poland have met each other 20 times so far. The Dutch have won 10 times while Poland have won only thrice. Three matches ended in a draw.
In the last 10 meetings between these two European countries, Poland have not been able to defeat Netherlands in any game; this is how dominant the Orange has been.
Match Preview and team news
This fixture is a crucial clash in UEFA Group G. The Netherlands, a perennial World Cup contender, hosts Poland, a robust team led by superstar striker Robert Lewandowski.
The Dutch squad, managed by Ronald Koeman, has started the qualification strongly with two wins, boasting an impressive goal difference of +10.
Poland, coached by Jan Urban, has also started well with two wins and one defeat, looking to secure their World Cup spot after qualifying consistently over recent editions.
The Netherlands are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation featuring goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen; defenders Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Micky van de Ven; a midfield trio of Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, and Tijjani Reijnders; with attackers Xavi Simons, Memphis Depay, and Cody Gakpo up front.
Poland might play a 3-5-2 system with Lukasz Skorupski guarding the goal; Jan Bednarek, Tomasz Kedziora, Jakub Kiwior in defense; midfielders Matty Cash, Piotr Zielinski, Sebastian Szymanski, Bartosz Slisz, Nicola Zalewski; and striking duo Robert Lewandowski and Krzysztof Piatek.
Possible lineups:
Netherlands: B. Verbruggen, D. Dumfries, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, N. Aké, R. Gravenberch, T. Reijnders, F. de Jong, X. Simons, M. Depay, C. Gakpo
Poland: Ł. Skorupski, M. Cash, T. Kędziora, J. Bednarek, J. Kiwior, S. Szymański, B. Slisz, P. Zieliński, J. Kamiński, N. Zalewski, R. Lewandowski