Poland, Netherlands and FIFA World Cup
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The Indians will host the Bulldogs in the Division V Regional Semifinal game after topping Poland 29-28 thriller on Oct. 10.
The Netherlands came from behind to draw 1-1 with Poland in Warsaw and take a major step toward direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. With one match left to play, the Dutch top Group G, three points clear of the Poles after Memphis Depay's second-half equaliser canceled Jakub Kamiński's opener.
The Netherlands hold a three-point lead over Poland, plus a huge advantage on goal difference. A draw on Friday would therefore realistically be enough for them to qualify for World Cup 2026.
Explore our soccer expert’s Poland vs Netherlands predictions, pre Friday’s 2:45 ET World Cup Qulaifiers clash (11/14).
Watch the truly remarkable goal scored by Niccolò Pisilli that has earned comparisons with Paolo Di Canio, but Italy U21 team’s defending on counter-attacks was disastrous in Poland.
Croatia secured a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-1 win that ended tiny Faroe Islands' dream on Friday and the Netherlands moved closer to qualification by drawing in Poland. Croatia knew before kickoff that avoiding defeat in Rijeka would guarantee qualification but it was caught cold in the 16th minute when Geza Dávid Turi scored with a deflected shot.