"European qualifying Group G leaders the Netherlands travelled to second-placed Poland in their quest for a place at the 2026 World Cup on Friday. Poland were unbeaten in four matches under new manager Jan Urban but started three points behind their opponents with a significant goal inferiority. Catch up with the reports, results and goals from Poland vs Netherlands, Croatia vs Faroe Islands, Finland vs Malta and Gibraltar vs Montenegro in Friday's World Cup 2026 qualifying internationals."
"Poland's Nicola Zalewski spurned a presentable early chance before winger Jakub Kaminski scored a scintillating opener, charging almost the length of the pitch via a one-two with Robert Lewandowski before beating goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen from just outside the box. Depay capitalised after goalkeeper Kamil Grabara misjudged Cody Gakpo's cross and diverted Donyell Malen's header into the forward's path."
The Netherlands drew 1-1 away to Poland in European qualifying Group G, with Memphis Depay scoring a 47th-minute equaliser. Jakub Kaminski opened the scoring after a long charge and a one-two with Robert Lewandowski, finishing from just outside the box. Poland remained unbeaten in four matches under Jan Urban but began the match three points behind the Netherlands and with an inferior goal difference. The Netherlands can secure qualification in their final match at home to Lithuania. Poland will finish second in the group and enter the play-offs after their visit to Malta on Monday.
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