Greece v Netherlands: live stream, kick-off, line-ups, Nations League

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·1 October 2026

Greece v Netherlands: live stream, kick-off, line-ups, Nations League

Greece vs Netherlands: The surprising Greece side hosts the Netherlands on Thursday afternoon (1st) in a direct clash for the top spot in Group A2 of League A in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. The match takes place at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, with kickoff at 3:45 PM (Brasília time).

Greece have enjoyed a flawless start in the top division: six points from six possible after beating Serbia and Germany away from home. On the other side, the Netherlands, coached by Xavi, have four points and will go top of the table if they win on Greek soil.

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Where to watch Greece vs Netherlands

Greece: 100% Leaders Aim to Extend Their Advantage at the Top

Under Ivan Jovanović, the Greek national team has been the biggest surprise in the group. After beating Serbia 2-1 and stunning four-time world champions Germany 1-0 on German soil, the Greeks have the chance to open up a five-point lead over the Netherlands if they win in Thessaloniki.

Dimitrios Kourbelis, who scored the historic goal against the Germans, is confirmed in midfield. Up front, the bet is on the duo of Charalampos Kostoulas and Vangelis Pavlidis, along with winger Christos Tzolis.

Probable Lineup

Probable Team: Konstantinos Tzolakis; Manolis Saliakas, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Panagiotis Retsos and Kostas Tsimikas; Giorgos Masouras, Dimitrios Kourbelis, Christos Zafeiris and Christos Tzolis; Charalampos Kostoulas and Vangelis Pavlidis.
Coach: Ivan Jovanović.

Netherlands: Xavi Tweaks the Defense and Trusts Meerdink

The Netherlands come into the match unbeaten under coach Xavi, with a draw against Germany and a 2-1 win over Serbia. However, the manager had to make last-minute adjustments in defense due to the withdrawal of injured center-back Jan Paul van Hecke. Jurrien Timber is expected to partner captain Virgil van Dijk in central defense.

In attack, with Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey unavailable, the spotlight is on young Mexx Meerdink, the hero of the win over the Serbs after scoring both goals in the match.

Probable Lineup

Probable Team: Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Jurrien Timber, Virgil van Dijk and Micky van de Ven; Tijjani Reijnders, Joey Veerman and Ryan Gravenberch; Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink and Crysencio Summerville.
Coach: Xavi.
Absences: Jan Paul van Hecke, Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey (injured).

Officiating Team

Referee: Marco Guida (Italy)
Assistant 1: Giorgio Peretti (Italy)
Assistant 2: Giuseppe Perrotti (Italy)
VAR: Daniele Chiffi (Italy)

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Greece vs Netherlands

What time is Greece vs Netherlands?

The match will be played this Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 3:45 PM (Brasília time).

Where to watch Greece vs Netherlands live?

The match will be broadcast live exclusively on Disney+ streaming.

Who has the edge in the head-to-head record?

The Netherlands have a clear historical edge: in 11 matches against Greece, they have nine wins, one draw, and just one defeat.

Who takes the group lead if the Netherlands win?

With their current 4 points, the Netherlands would move to 7 points and overtake Greece (who have 6), taking sole possession of first place in Group A2.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.