World Cup qualifying line-up

The Netherlands can secure their place at the 2026 World Cup by winning in Poland on Friday – but a victory for the hosts would put them level with their opponents heading into the final round of Group G matches on Tuesday.

A draw would ensure that Ronald Koeman’s side are practically mathematically headed to the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada next year, as they will start with a 15-goal advantage over the second-placed team.

The Netherlands are assured of a play-off place if Poland get past them in the final two matches, while Michal Probierz’s side are also in a good position to finish second.

101GreatGoals.com presents the full squads and starting XIs for the Netherlands-Poland international in 2026 World Cup qualifying.

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Line-up of Poland against the Netherlands

Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski and Porto central defender Jan Bednarek are out for Poland, led by Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski.

Poland starting lineup: Kamil Grabara, Matty Cash, Tomasz Kedziora, Jan Ziolkowski, Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zielinski, Jakub Kaminski, Jakub Kiwior, Michal Skoras, Sebastian Szymanski, Nicola Zalewski

Poland replaces: Mateusz Kochalski, Bartlomiej Drągowski, Kryspin Szczesniak, Filip Rozga, Karol Swiderski, Bartosz Kapustka, Kamil Grosicki, Pawel Wszolek, Adam Buksa, Kacper Kozlowski, Bartosz Bereszynski

Line-ups of the Netherlands against Poland

Ajax striker Wout Weghorst and Inter player Denzel Dumfries are missing for the Netherlands, but Manchester United central defender Matthijs de Ligt is back in the team and on the bench.

Netherlands starting lineup: Bart Continue, Lutsharel Greed, Jurrerin Tiber, Virgil of Direk, Ryan Gravenerch, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Micky of the Ven, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluent, Frenkie the Jongs

Substitutes from the Netherlands: Mark Feaks, Nathan Ake, Matthis The Ligt, Xavi Simons, Emmanuel Emgga, Jan Paul of Hecke, Tijani Regents, Jerdy Schools

How to watch Poland vs Netherlands: TV channel, live streams online

Kick-off on Friday will be at 7:45 p.m. GMT (2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT), with live coverage in the UK on Amazon Prime PPV, which charges £2.49 for the game.

Netherlands team against Poland and Lithuania

Goalkeepers: Mark Fleken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)

Defenders: Nathan Ake (Man City), Matthijs de Ligt (Man United), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Lutsharel Geertruida (Sunderland), Quilindschy Hartman (Burnley), Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Jan-Paul van Hecke (Brighton)

Midfield: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Tijjani Reijnders (Man City), Jerdy Schouten (PSV), Xavi Simons (Tottenham), Quinten Timber, Luciano Valente (both Feyenoord)

Advantages: Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noah Lang (Napoli), Donyell Malen (Villa), Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Qualification path for the 2026 European World Cup

The best team from each of the 12 European qualifying groups automatically advances to the final, which will be expanded to 48 teams.

The 12 finalists from each group will join four Nations League teams in the play-offs, which will be drawn based on the teams’ records during the campaign. Matches will consist of single semi-finals and finals.

The draw for the World Cup final will take place in December 2025. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.