"The Netherlands can seal their place at the 2026 World Cup by winning in Poland on Friday - but victory for the hosts would move them level with their opponents ahead of the final round of matches in Group G on Tuesday. A draw would ensure Ronald Koeman's side are all-but mathematically heading to the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada next year because they will start with a 15-goal superioirty on the second-placed side."
"Poland lineup vs Netherlands Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski and Porto centre-back Jan Bednarek are out for Poland, who are captained by Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. Poland starting XI: Kamil Grabara, Matty Cash, Tomasz Kedziora, Jan Ziolkowski, Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zielinski, Jakub Kaminski, Jakub Kiwior, Michal Skoras, Sebastian Szymanski, Nicola Zalewski Poland substitutes: Mateusz Kochalski, Bartlomiej Drągowski, Kryspin Szczesniak, Filip Rozga, Karol Swiderski, Bartosz Kapustka, Kamil Grosicki, Pawel Wszolek, Adam Buksa, Kacper Kozlowski, Bartosz Bereszynski"
Netherlands can secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a win in Poland, while a Polish victory would draw both teams level in Group G ahead of the final round. A draw would leave the Netherlands almost certain to qualify due to a 15-goal superiority over the second-placed side. The Netherlands are guaranteed a play-off place if overtaken, and Poland remain well placed to finish second. Full starting line-ups and substitutes are listed. Poland are without Lukasz Skorupski and Jan Bednarek; Robert Lewandowski captains. Netherlands are without Wout Weghorst; Matthijs de Ligt is on the bench.
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