Memphis Depay scored a vital equaliser against Poland in a World Cup Qualifier at Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw on Friday, 14 November 2025.
The prolific Oranje goalscorer levelled the score in the 46th minute, helping his country secure a crucial point away from home.
Poland went into the halftime break leading 1-0 after Jakub Kaminski’s 43rd-minute goal. Barcelona goal poacher, Robert Lewandowski, assisted Kaminski.
Poland was the better side in terms of efforts on target. They had five shots on target, but Bart Verbruggen made crucial saves in the match. Apart from that, neither side converted their big chances into goals.
Following the draw, the Netherlands tops Group G with 17 points after seven games. Poland occupies the second spot with 14 points after seven matches. They’ve won four, drawn two, and lost one.
The Netherlands is yet to lose a match in the group. Oranje has won five and drawn two games.
Poland vs Netherlands: Official Lineups
Poland’s Starting XI:
Matty Cash, Tomasz Kedziora, Jan Ziolkowski, Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zielinski, Kamil Grabara (G), Jakub Kaminski, Jakub Kiwior, Michal Skoras, Sebastian Szymanski, and Nicola Zalewski.
Netherlands Starting XI:
Bart Verbruggen (G), Lutsharel Geertruida, Jurrien Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Micky van de Ven, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert, and Frenkie de Jong.
Poland Latest Results
In their previous UEFA World Cup Qualifier on 12 October 2025, Poland defeated Lithuania 2-0 in their own backyard. Sebastian Szymanski put his country in the lead in the 15th minute.
Szymanski also played a vital role in Poland’s second goal. He assisted Robert Lewandowski when he doubled the score in the 64th minute, ensuring Poland secured maximum points away from home.
Netherlands Latest Results
In their last UEFA World Cup Qualifier on 12 October 2025, the Netherlands thrashed Finland 4-0. Oranje put on a show in the first half, scoring an impressive three goals.
It took only four minutes for Donyell Malen to find the back of the net. Virgil van Dijk doubled the lead in the 17th minute, and Memphis Depay converted the third from the spot in the 38th minute.
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo netted the fourth goal in the 84th minute. Depay put on a man-of-the-match performance, providing two assists before converting the penalty.
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Poland vs Netherlands: Head-to-Head
The two proud footballing nations shared the spoils in their last World Cup Qualifier on 4 September 2025. Poland managed to secure a point in their 1-1 draw against the Netherlands.
Denzel Dumfries put the home side in the driver’s seat in the 28th minute. Going into the halftime break, the Netherlands thought they were in full control of the game.
However, a spirited second-half performance led to Poland’s equaliser in the 80th minute. Matty Cash levelled the score to 1-1, snatching a point for the away side.
In another match on 16 June 2024, the Netherlands edged Poland 2-1 in the first round of the EURO. Poland’s Adam Buksa opened the scoring in the 16th minute, but Cody Gakpo cancelled his goal in the 29th minute.
The Netherlands completed their epic comeback when Wout Weghorst scored in the 83rd minute, changing the score to 2-1. He scored just two minutes after replacing Memphis Depay, securing maximum points for Oranje.
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Poland’s Next Fixture:
- On Monday, 17 November 2025, Poland travels to Ta’Qali National Stadium to face Malta in another World Cup Qualifier. The match kicks off at 21:45.
Netherlands’ Next Fixture:
- On Monday, 17 November 2025, the Netherlands hosts Lithuania at the Johan Cruijff Arena in another World Cup Qualifier. The encounter starts at 21:45.
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