The Netherlands will be back in action at De Kuip on Thursday, squaring off with Poland as the road to the 2026 World Cup rolls on.
Ronald Koeman’s men have hit the ground running in Group G, racking up 10 goals without reply in their first two outings. With firepower all over the pitch, it’s little surprise the Dutch have only drawn a blank in three of their last 20 clashes with Poland. Given their current form, they’ll fancy their chances of keeping the goals flowing.
Momentum is on the Oranje’s side. Since bowing out of Euro 2024 in the semifinals against England, the Dutch have only suffered one defeat in regulation time.
Their Nations League run ended on penalties to Spain, but outside of that, Koeman’s squad has looked sharp and confident. Ten goals scored and none conceded tells the tale—though one of those romps came at the expense of minnows Malta.
Poland, by contrast, arrives with more question marks than answers. They dropped their last outing 2-1 to Finland and have shown signs of wobbling, especially after being relegated from League A in the Nations League with four losses in six matches.
Chasing a third straight World Cup appearance, they’ll need to tighten the screws fast or risk being overrun by a Dutch side that looks hungry and in full stride.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Netherlands vs. Poland live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this World Cup qualifying match in the U.S.:
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- Netherlands vs. Poland
- Italy vs. Estonia
- Turkey vs. Spain
- Serbia vs. England
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What time does Netherlands vs. Poland kick off?
This World Cup qualifier clash takes place at Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam, Netherlands and kicks off on Thursday, September 4 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Sept. 4 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Sept. 4 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Sept. 4 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Sept. 4 | 11:45 a.m. |
Netherlands vs. Poland lineups, team news
Memphis Depay stole the show with a brace, but it wasn’t a one-man act. Xavi Simons and Cody Gakpo constantly drifted inside from the flanks, turning the Latvian back line inside out and creating headaches that never seemed to end.
All told, the Dutch put their stamp on that qualifier, showing both ruthlessness in the final third and the kind of depth that keeps opponents on their heels.
Netherlands predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Vebruggen (GK) — Dumfries, de Vrij, van Dijk, van de Ven — Gravenberch, de Jong — Simons, Kluivert, Gakpo — Depay.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Jan Urban is set to make his debut in the Poland dugout on Thursday, bringing with him a fresh wave of confidence that has quickly rippled through the squad. One of his first moves was to roll out the red carpet for Robert Lewandowski, handing the Barcelona talisman both the captain’s armband and the keys to lead the attack once again.
With Lewandowski back in the fold, Urban could pair him up top with Karol Świderski, giving the Poles an extra punch in the final third.
Poland predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Skorupski (GK) — Cash, Skrzypczak, Bednarek — Kiwior, Zalewski, Moder, Slisz, Szymanski — Lewandowski, Swiderski.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
World Cup qualifying schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, September 4
- Kazakhstan vs. Wales (10:00 a.m.)
- Georgia vs. Turkey (12:00 p.m.)
- Lithuania vs. Malta (12:00 p.m.)
- Bulgaria vs. Spain (12:00 p.m.)
- Liechtenstein vs. Belgium (2:45 p.m.)
- Luxembourg vs. Northern Ireland (2:45 p.m.)
- Netherlands vs. Poland (2:45 p.m.)
- Slovakia vs. Germany (2:45 p.m.)