The teams face each other in a match valid for the 7th round of Group G of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup
Decisive day in the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. This Sunday (12th), Holland and Finland will face each other at 1pm (Brasilia time), at the Johan Cruyff Arena, in Amsterdam, in the 7th round of Group G of the competition. Only the best teams from each group directly access the World Cup, while the runners-up compete in the repechage.
Where to look
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN (TV closed) and Disney+ (streaming).
How to get to Holland
The Netherlands are going through a good phase under coach Ronald Koeman and appear to be a big favorite to clinch a direct place at the World Cup. Clockwork Orange is undefeated in qualifying and has four wins in its last five matches. The team is thus leader of Group C with 13 points, three more than second-placed Poland.
Furthermore, the advantage of Finland, third in the standings, is also three points, but Sunday’s opponents have one game more than the Dutch. In other words, a home win could be a big step up the rankings.
In the first match of this October FIFA event, the Netherlands beat Malta 4-0, with a goal from Memphis Depay, who started from the bench. The expectation is that coach Ronald Koeman will maintain the starting lineup of the team that won in the last round, with the possible entry of the Corinthians player into the starting lineup.
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– OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) October 9, 2025
How to get to Finland?
Finland, however, is third in Group G, with the same 10 points as second-placed Poland. However, the Finns have one game more than their main competitors in the fight for a place at the World Cup. Getting points from the Netherlands this Sunday is therefore essential to keep the team alive in the fight for the top positions in the group.
Coach Jacob Friis will have to do without defender Robert Ivanov, who is suspended.
NETHERLANDS
7th round of Group G of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup
Date and time: Sunday, 12/10/2025, at 1pm (Brasilia time).
Position: Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
NETHERLANDS: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk and Van de Ven; Gravenberch, De Jong and Reijnders; Frimpong, Memphis Depay and Gakpo. Technician: Ronald Koeman.
FINLAND: Joronen; Garlic, Dieci, Koski and Uronen; Lod, Kairinen and Markhiyev; Kallman, Pohjanpalo and Antman. Technician: Jacob Friis.
Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia).
VAR: Alen Borošak (Slovenia).
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Source: Terra
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