The Netherlands will hope to take one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup when they take on Malta in the European Group G clash on Thursday.
Following a 1-1 draw with Poland, Ronald Koeman's side returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Lithuania. They lead the group with 10 points, ahead of second-placed Poland on goal difference.
On the other hand, Malta remain winless in the qualifiers, with only two points to their name after two stalemates with Lithuania.
This will be the second time both sides meet in this World Cup qualifying campaign, with the Netherlands routing Malta 8-0 at home earlier.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Malta vs. Netherlands live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this World Cup qualifier in the U.S.:
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What time does Malta vs. Netherlands kick off?
This World Cup qualifier takes place at the Ta' Qali National Stadium in Ta' Qali, Malta and kicks off on Thursday, October 9 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Oct. 9 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Oct. 9 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Oct. 9 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Oct. 9 | 11:45 a.m. |
World Cup Qualifying schedule this week
Thursday, October 9
- Finland vs. Lithuania (12 p.m. ET)
- Belarus vs. Denmark (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Scotland vs. Greece (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Malta vs. Netherlands (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Austria vs. San Marino (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Cyprus vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Czech Republic vs. Croatia (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Faroe Islands vs. Montenegro (2:45 p.m. ET)
Friday, October 10
- Kazakhstan vs. Liechtenstein (10 a.m. ET)
- Northern Ireland vs. Slovakia (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Germany vs. Luxemborg (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Kosovo vs. Slovenia (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Sweden vs. Switzerland (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Iceland vs. Ukraine (2:45 p.m. ET)
- France vs. Azerbaijan (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Belgium vs. North Macedonia (2:45 p.m. ET)
Saturday, October 11
- Latvia vs. Andorra (9:00 a.m. ET)
- Norway vs. Israel (12 p.m. ET)
- Hungary vs. Armenia (12 p.m. ET)
- Bulgaria vs. Turkey (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Spain vs. Georgia (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Portugal vs. Ireland (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Estonia vs. Italy (2:45 p.m. ET)
- Serbia vs. Albania (2:45 p.m. ET)