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.

Updated on: 15 November 2025 11:59 am

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The Netherlands and Poland players shake hands at the end of a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands in Warsaw. | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski

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Poland vs Netherlands World Cup Soccer European Qualifiers-Virgil van Dijk

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

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Poland vs Netherlands World Cup Soccer European Qualifiers-match interrupted

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

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Poland vs Netherlands World Cup Soccer European Qualifiers-Jakub Kaminski

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

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Poland vs Netherlands World Cup Soccer European Qualifiers-Cody Gakpo

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

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Poland vs Netherlands World Cup Soccer European Qualifiers-Kamil Grabara

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

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Poland vs Netherlands World Cup Soccer European Qualifiers-Ronald Koeman

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

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Poland vs Netherlands World Cup Soccer European Qualifiers-Jan Ziolkowski

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

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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

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Poland vs Netherlands World Cup Soccer European Qualifiers-Netherlands players

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