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Key Points
- The Netherlands leads Group G and needs a draw with Lithuania to qualify for 2026 World Cup.
- Lithuania is winless and cannot qualify; Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland in previous match.
- Match kicks off at 8:45 p.m. Amsterdam time, broadcast on multiple TV and streaming platforms.
The Netherlands wants to join the five European nations that have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and will need a result against Lithuania today in Amsterdam.
The Netherlands and Lithuania are in Group G of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers, and the Netherlands is top of the group with 17 points after seven matches played.
Their record after seven games is five wins, two draws, and no losses. Lithuania has yet to win in the group and cannot qualify for the World Cup after three draws and four losses after seven matches played.
The Netherlands recently played against second-place Poland a few days ago. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after Jakub Kaminski scored for Poland, but Memphis Depay scored the equalizer.
Memphis Depay of the Netherlands celebrate their team’s first goal with Micky van de Ven of the Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Poland and Netherlands at PGE Narodowy on November 14, 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. (Photo by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) — Source: Photo by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images
The draw against Poland puts them in a great position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and if the Netherlands does not lose to Lithuania, they will directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Lithuania’s previous World Cup qualifier match was a 2-0 loss against Poland. Lithuania played a friendly match against Israel a few days ago, which finished in a 0-0 draw.
Where to Watch Netherlands vs Lithuania
Netherlands vs Lithuania will kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8:45 p.m. local time in Amsterdam at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
The match will be available to watch on select TV Channels and through streaming services in the United States and other countries.
- ESPN3 (USA)
- Tubi (USA)
- ViX (USA)
- Vix Premium Deportes 4 (USA)
- fuboTV (USA)
- NOS (The Netherlands)
- Ziggo Sport (The Netherlands)
- LRT (Lithuania)
Official Lineups for Netherlands and Lithuania
Netherlands
- Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
- Defenders: Nathan Ake, Virgil Van Dijk, Matthijs De Ligt, Jurrien Timber
- Midfielders: Frenkie De Jong, Tijjani Reijnders, Xavi Simons
- Forwards: Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, Donyell Malen
Lithuania
- Goalkeeper: Edvinas Gertmonas
- Defenders: Justas Lasickas, Artemijus Tutyskinas, Edgaras Utkus, Vilius Armalas, Pijus Sirvys
- Midfielders: Tomas Kalinauskas, Gvidas Gineitis, Gratas Sirgedas, Modestas Vorobjovas
- Forwards: Fedor Cernych
About the author
Soccer Writer, Athlon Sports
Emmanuel is a New York-based sports writer who covers the beautiful game’s best leagues and teams around the world, with up-to-date information.
