Netherlands Hold Poland 1-1, Stand On Verge Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Berth
The Netherlands moved closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification by drawing 1-1 with Poland on Saturday (November 15, 2025). Coach Ronald Koeman’s Oranje came from behind in Warsaw to take a major step toward direct qualification in Group G. With one match left to play, the Dutch top the group, three points clear of the Poles after Memphis Depay’s second-half equalizer cancelled Jakub Kaminski’s opener. The Netherlands also have a much better goal difference before the final match against Lithuania. Poland take on Malta on Monday.
Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk, center, tries to get the ball from Poland's Robert Lewandowski while the game is interrupted during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
The Netherlands players walk on the pitch while the game is interrupted after flares were thrown from the stands on to the pitch during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
Poland coach Jan Urban reacts after Poland's Jakub Kaminski scored the opening goal during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
Netherlands' Cody Gakpo attempts a shot past Poland's Matty Cash, left, during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
Poland goalkeeper Kamil Grabara punches the ball away during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman stands by the bench before a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
Poland's Jan Ziolkowski, left, tries to tackle Netherlands' Cody Gakpo during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
Poland players stand during the national anthems before a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
The Netherlands players stand during the national anthems before a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski
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