"The Netherlands came from behind to draw 1-1 with Poland in Warsaw and take a major step toward direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. With one match left to play, the Dutch top Group G, three points clear of the Poles after Memphis Depay's second-half equaliser canceled Jakub Kaminski's opener. - Who would win the 2026 World Cup if it kicked off today? A win in Warsaw would have secured qualification for Ronald Koeman's side but they are all but secure of clinching their spot going into their final match against bottom-of-the-group Lithuania on Monday."
"As well as a three-point cushion, the Netherlands also have a vastly superior goal difference than Poland, who take on Malta. The second-placed team advances to the playoffs for the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Three-time World Cup runners-up, the Netherlands reached the quarterfinals of the last World Cup in Qatar."
The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland in Warsaw, with Jakub Kaminski opening the scoring and Memphis Depay equalising in the second half. The draw leaves the Netherlands top of Group G with one match remaining, three points clear of Poland and with a markedly superior goal difference. A victory in Warsaw would have clinched direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, but the Netherlands can still secure their spot in the final match against Lithuania. Poland face Malta, and the group runner-up will advance to the playoff stage for the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Netherlands reached the quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup.
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