"The Netherlands showed no mercy to minnows Malta in their second World Cup 2026 qualifier, cruising to an 8-0 demolition of the world's 168th-ranked side in Groningen on June 10, where six different players found the target. Memphis Depay and Donyell Malen both struck twice, while new Tottenham pair Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons also joined the scoresheet, alongside efforts from Virgil van Dijk and Noa Lang at Euroborg."
"That emphatic win preserved a flawless start to qualifying for Ronald Koeman's men, who had earlier opened with a professional 2-0 success away to Finland. Oranje now boast two games, two wins, 10 goals scored and none conceded - a near-perfect Group G record that has them sitting a point behind leaders Finland but with two games in hand. June's back-to-back victories were a much-needed tonic for a side that had struggled for consistency, following their UEFA Nations League exit to Spain on penalties."
Netherlands and Poland meet at De Kuip in a Group G World Cup 2026 qualifier with both teams on six points; the Netherlands have a game in hand. The Netherlands recorded an 8-0 win over Malta after a 2-0 victory in Finland, totaling 10 goals scored and none conceded in qualifying. Ronald Koeman's side remain unbeaten in World Cup qualification since March 2021 and have regained momentum after Nations League disappointment. Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined with a hamstring problem, while Memphis Depay is one goal short of equalling Robin van Persie's 50-goal mark for the national team.
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