Netherlands v Germany: where to watch, kick-off, line-ups, Depay? | OneFootball

Netherlands x Germany face off on Thursday afternoon (24) in the opening round of Group A2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.The big European classic will be played at the Johan Cruyff Arena, in Amsterdam, with kickoff set for 3:45 PM (Brasília time).

The match marks the beginning of new eras for both national teams, with Xavi Hernández making his debut in charge of the Oranje and Jürgen Klopp taking over the German side.

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Where to watch Netherlands x Germany

Netherlands: Xavi Hernández Debut and Memphis Depay Absence

The Netherlands begin a new cycle after their penalty shootout elimination against Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Now under Xavi Hernández, the team is trying to adjust its playing style, despite dealing with a lengthy injury list.

The all-time top scorer of the Dutch national team, forward Memphis Depay was not called up for this FIFA international window. In addition to him, big names such as Frenkie de Jong, Xavi Simons, Matthijs de Ligt, Jerdy Schouten, Mats Wieffer, and Ian Maatsen are also unavailable. The attack will be formed by Frimpong, Brobbey, and Gakpo.

Probable Lineup

Germany: Jürgen Klopp Debut and Ter Stegen Return

Germany are also renewing their hopes with the arrival of Jürgen Klopp, who takes over the team after their Round of 16 exit from the World Cup against Paraguay. The manager prepared an expanded list of 44 players, divided into two groups, for the tournament’s first four matches.

In this first match in Amsterdam, the German national team will be without Florian Wirtz, who is part of the second call-up group. On the other hand, the big news in the starting lineup is the return of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. Chance creation will be in the hands of Musiala, Gnabry, and Schade, supplying Havertz up front.

Probable Lineup

Match Details for Netherlands x Germany

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Netherlands x Germany

Is Memphis Depay playing today?

No. The forward and all-time top scorer in the history of the Dutch national team was not called up by head coach Xavi Hernández for these Nations League matches.

What time is the match between the Netherlands and Germany?

The match will be played this Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 3:45 PM (Brasília time).

Where can you watch Netherlands x Germany live?

The European classic will be broadcast live and exclusively on the streaming platform Disney+.

Who are the new national team head coaches?

The Netherlands make their debut with Xavi Hernández, while Germany begin their journey under the command of Jürgen Klopp.

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