Poland Vs Netherlands Highlights, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: POL 1-1 NED; Depay Takes Oranje Closer To WC Berth

The match kicks off at 1:15am IST. The Poland vs Netherlands, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers match will be live streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India. It will be telecast on the Sony Sports Ten 2 SD and HD TV channels in the country.

This is how Netherlands line up for the face-off with Poland:

And here is Poland's line-up for the home challenge:

In an international friendly in Talatona (Angola), Argentina blanked Angola 2-0 courtesy a 43rd-minute goal from Lautaro Martinez, followed by an 82nd-minute strike from captain Lionel Messi. Messi and Argentina were special guests in Angola's 50th independence day celebrations earlier in the week, and the FIFA World Cup holders rounded off their 2025 calendar with this encounter. 

The two top Group G teams stride out to the pitch alongside the referees. They are both assured playoff spots following Malta's 1-0 win over Finland, but only one of them will get a direct berth. Netherlands will become that team if they win tonight. The national anthems are done, and kick-off is imminent.

The match begins in Warsaw. Poland kicking from left to right and Netherlands in the other direction in the first half. The hosts create and miss a big chance in the second minute as Nicola Zalewski taps wide of goal from point-blank range.

Poland are forced to make an early substitution as Sebastian Szymanski suffers a groin injury and Bartosz Kapustka comes in for him in the 13th minute.

Germany are locked 0-0 with Luxembourg and Slovakia are taking on Northern Ireland in a fascinating Group A battle. The Falcons are second and Michael O'Neill's side third in the group, which means both are well in contention for a top-two finish. A win for Slovakia tonight would strengthen their bid to overtake Germany for the top spot and earn an automatic World Cup berth. 

Poland string together a move in the 37th minute but fluff the chance. Piotr Zielinski sets it up for Matty Cash, who shoots well over the bar from his left foot.

Poland take the lead with a sublime goal! The experienced Robert Lewandowski slips through a beautifully judged through ball for Jakub Kaminski, who surges ahead before skillfully slotting it through Dutch goalie Bart Verbruggen's legs in the 43rd minute.

Two minutes of stoppage time elapse and the referee blows the whistle to signal the end of the first half. Kaminski's late goal, set up by Lewandowski, has given Poland the lead they wanted, going into the mid-game interval. Let's see how Oranje respond in the second half.

The teams are back from the break, and off we go with the second half. Poland kicking from right to left now and Netherlands the other way.

It's a cracking start to the second half, as Netherlands equalize within two minutes! Cody Gakpo's cross is met by Donyell Malen's header, which is saved by Polish custodian Kamil Grabara, but the rebound falls to Memphis Depay, who drills it in from his right foot.

A total of 14 shots on goal have been taken so far, of which Poland have nine and Netherlands five. Meanwhile, Jan Ziolkowski fouls Justin Kluivert in the 67th minute and not only concedes a free-kick, but is handed a yellow card too.

Germany have taken a 2-0 lead against Luxembourg, and are set to beat the minnows, as expected. They will go to 12 points and consolidate their lead in Group A if that happens. Slovakia are still locked 0-0 with Northern Ireland, and would reach 10 points if the scoreline stays that way.

Fewer than 10 minutes remain in regulation time. A draw would take Netherlands closer to a direct World Cup berth, though Poland would still have a remote shot at overtaking them early Tuesday morning in such a scenario. Remember that both teams are assured playoff spots.

Six minutes added as stoppage time and Poland make two late substitutions: Adam Buksa comes in for the seasoned Robert Lewandowski and Filip Rozga replaces goal-scorer Jakub Kaminski in the second minute of added time.

The six added minutes elapse, and at full-time, it remains 1-1. Netherlands move to 17 points and in touching distance of a World Cup entry, though they fail to seal it given the draw. Poland stay in second place and will need a massive win over Malta to stand any chance of overtaking Oranje.