Poland will host the Netherlands in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying encounter at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw on Friday.Both nations are in contention for direct qualification to next summer’s tournament in North America, with the stakes exceptionally high as they battle for supremacy in Group G.Poland vs Netherlands – Match preview and team newsDate: Friday, 14th November.Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.Venue: Stadion Narodowy, Warszawa.Poland team newsPoland will welcome back their talismanic captain Robert Lewandowski. The Barcelona striker scored a hat-trick at Celta Vigo last weekend and is the all-time leading goalscorer for his country with 87 international goals.The 37-year-old ended his brief national team absence under new manager Jan Urban, who took charge following Michal Probierz’s resignation in June. Lewandowski’s return proved pivotal, as Poland have now won three consecutive matches since the coaching change, demonstrating improved form under Urban’s guidance.However, the hosts face a significant injury concern with Karol Swiderski unavailable due to fitness issues, which represents a notable setback to manager Urban’s attacking options. Despite this absence, Poland will lean heavily on Lewandowski’s experience and goal-scoring prowess alongside the creative talents of midfielders Piotr Zielinski and Sebastian Szymanski.Matty Cash, the Aston Villa right-back, continues to provide attacking impetus from the flank. He has proven integral to Poland’s defensive stability in qualifying matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Netherlands team newsThe Dutch arrive in Warsaw without Wout Weghorst, who remains sidelined through injury, forcing coach Ronald Koeman to adjust his squad composition. Despite this setback, the Netherlands maintain a formidable attacking arsenal headed by Memphis Depay, the country’s all-time leading international goalscorer.Depay has enjoyed an outstanding 2025 campaign, scoring seven goals in just six World Cup qualifier matches.The Dutch will rely on their established defensive core featuring captain Virgil van Dijk at centre-back. Donyel Mallen and Gakpo is expected to support Depay up front. Ronald Koeman’s side has demonstrated remarkable consistency, remaining unbeaten in their last ten matches though they lost to Spain in the Nation’s League during this period on penalties. They have established themselves as formidable opponents across all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});FormPolandJan Urban’s side has demonstrated notable improvement since his appointment, culminating in three consecutive victories. Poland defeated Finland 3-1, overcame New Zealand 1-0 in a friendly encounter, and subsequently secured an impressive 2-0 victory against Lithuania in their most recent World Cup qualifier.The team drew 1-1 with the Netherlands during their September meeting in Rotterdam, with Matty Cash’s stunning late strike rescuing a point after Denzel Dumfries’ opening goal. This home advantage at PGE Narodowy could prove decisive, as Poland’s form in Warsaw has been particularly strong this qualifying campaign.NetherlandsRonald Koeman’s side has established themselves as the qualifying group’s elite force, securing five victories from their last six matches. The Netherlands dispatched Finland 4-0 at home, demolished Malta 4-0 in their previous outing, and maintained their unbeaten record through victories against Lithuania, Poland, and other opponents.The Dutch currently lead Group G with 16 points from 10 matches, accumulating an impressive goal difference of +19. Their attacking prowess has proven devastating, scoring 22 goals across qualifying matches with only three conceded. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Predicted lineupsPoland: Dragowski; Wisniewski, Kedziora, Kiwior; Cash, Slisz, Zielinski, Skoras; Szymanski, Lewandowski, KaminskiNetherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Timber, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, De Jong; Malen, Kluivert, Gakpo; MemphisHow to watch Poland vs Netherlands?Fans from UK can watch the match online by purchasing the PPV stream through Amazon Prime Video.Read Also – Chelsea consider bringing £82m forward back to Premier LeagueSee More – Ex-Chelsea midfielder considers retirement amid heart issueFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeThe post Poland vs Netherlands – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.