Netherlands Nations League duel in Greece promises group win

After the duels against Germany and Serbia, the Oranje enters the Nations League against Greece, a confrontation that takes place for the first time since 2023. The match is scheduled for Thursday 1 October at 20.45 at the Stadio Toumbas in Thessaloniki.

Location and schedule

The duel forms the third match in an XL‑international period, which lasts a week longer than normal. the Oranje has already played against Germany and Serbia, and will meet Serbia again at home on Sunday 4 October.

The confrontation takes place at the Stadio Toumbas, located in Thessaloniki and home to PAOK Saloniki. The stadium can accommodate almost 29 000 spectators.

The XL‑international period, in which this match falls, lasts a week longer than the usual international calendar, giving teams extra preparation time.

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Historical record and group implications

Netherlands and Greece share a group with Germany and Serbia, with each team playing each other twice. The two best teams advance to the knock‑out phase, and the group winner can provide an advantage in Euro qualification.

This is the twelfth meeting between the two nations; Greece has won once, while the Oranje have achieved nine victories, with a goal difference of 3‑24 in favour of the Oranje.

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The last head‑to‑head match took place in 2023 during the Euro qualification, where the Netherlands won 3‑0 thanks to goals from Marten de Roon, Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorst. Greece earned a 1‑0 victory thanks to an injury‑time penalty by Virgil van Dijk.