KICK-OFFpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland 0-0 Netherlands
And we're off!
Summary
KICK-OFFpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 16 June
Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Gary Rose
BBC Sport at VolksparkstadionIt is hard to describe just how incredible the atmosphere is here as the two sets of fans proudly sing their national anthems.
There is nothing quite like the first game at a major tournament and all the supporters here are making this a memorable occasion as Netherlands and Poland kick off their campaigns.
Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Captains Piotr Zielinski and Virgil van Dijk meet in the middle.
Referee Artur Soares Dias from Portugal is taking charge at his second Euros.
Fans in good spirits and feeling confidentpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Gary Rose
BBC Sport at VolksparkstadionEarlier, it was a pleasant atmosphere between fans on my way to the ground with Netherlands and Poland supporters wishing each other good luck.
The Dutch may be among the favourites to win Euro 2024 but these Polish fans were confident of a victory for their side this afternoon.
There's no Robert Lewandowski but that didn't seem to bother them. "Even better!" one of their group confidently claimed.
Image source, BBC SportMeanwhile these Dutch fans travel the world supporting the men's and women's teams - they remembered me from chatting at the Women's Euros in Sheffield two years ago.
They were on the Dutch fan parade, of which they have "done too many to remember" when I asked them.
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Youth versus experience. Structure against fluidity. So much to latch on to ahead of this one.
National anthems are done. We're almost there.
'Big responsibility on Zielinski's shoulders today'published at 13:57 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Danny Murphy
Former England midfielder on BBC OnePiotr Zielinski is an experienced guy, got good belief in himself, takes risks. They are heavily reliant on him and his creativity.
He's probably the one player they will be talking about in the Dutch dressing room to stop and not give him time on the ball. Big responsibility on his shoulders today.
You can only lead by example if you are getting the ball. He is a creative player so they need to get him on the ball as much as possible.
Postpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Julien Laurens
French football expert on BBC Radio 5 LiveVerbruggen is the third youngest ever goalkeeper to start in a Euros. You don't really see goalkeepers starting that young. You never know how they will deal with the pressure. We will have to see.
Simons to star for the Dutch?published at 13:54 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Gary Rose
BBC Sport at Volksparkstadion
Image source, Getty ImagesThis is looking like being the tournament of the young generation, with Jamal Musiala and Lamine Yamal having shone in their first games so far.
Today we have Jude Bellingham for England to come, while the Netherlands have their own young star in Xavi Simons.
The 21-year-old midfielder shone for RB Leipzig last season, having spent the campaign on loan at the Bundesliga side from Paris St-Germain.
Yesterday I asked Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk about the youngster and the Liverpool defender says he expects this to be a "big tournament" for Simons, and that he "believes in him".
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
The teams are in the tunnel. A last moment of reflection for the players.
Things are about to get loud.
Match statspublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 16 June
- Poland are winless in their past 12 meetings with Netherlands in all competitions (D5 L7), since a 2-0 home win in Euro 1980 qualifying.
- This will be the first meeting between Poland and Netherlands at a major tournament. Coming into Euro 2024, only Germany (19) have beaten more different nations at the European Championship than Netherlands (17).
- Poland are playing in a fifth consecutive European Championship, having qualified for none of the previous 12 editions. They’ve won just two of their 14 matches at the tournament (excluding shootouts), with both victories coming in the 2016 group stages (D7 L5).
- The Netherlands are taking part in their 11th European Championship. They won the tournament the last time it was held exclusively in Germany in 1988, beating the USSR in the final (2-0).
- Only Germany (six) have reached the semi-finals of the European Championship more often than the Netherlands (four) since 1988. However, the Netherlands haven’t made it to the final four since 2004.
Postpublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Julien Laurens
French football expert on BBC Radio 5 LiveThere is not even a debate how talented Memphis Depay is, it's just working in a structure. It didn't work at Manchester United or Barcelona but it works at Lyon because he is the best player.
He is a freestyler with a genius side in him.
'Dutch side has got lots of creativity'published at 13:51 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Danny Murphy
Former England midfielder on BBC OneThe French are strong but I'm excited to see the Netherlands. They've got some talented players. I think you've got to fancy them today against the Poles, especially with the injuries they have got.
I'm excited, this Dutch side has got lots of good players, lots of creativity and I wish some of their defenders were English.
Postpublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Gary Rose
BBC Sport in Hamburg
Image source, BBC SportThis smartly dressed and brightly coloured duo are Johan and Klaas. They took part in the traditional fan walk to the stadium and are two of the 15,000 or so Dutch fans who have tickets for today's game.
They are also going to the rest of the group games and at least one knockout fixture, should the Netherlands get there.
Postpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
David Moyes
Former West Ham manager on BBC OneI think today's game will be interesting to see how Holland do because they will be the challengers to France for the group but I think the other two will have to pick up points as they go along.
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Damn. Got van de Ven in my Dream Team. Hope he gets off the bench.
Tom, Laugharne
Postpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Poland are appearing at their fifth consecutive Euros, they were even co-hosts with Ukraine back in 2012.
But they have only reached the knockouts in that run once, losing to eventual winners Portugal 2016 on penalties in the last 16.
Poland also reached the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar 18 months ago. There they were well-beaten by France.
'When we turn up, we make it happen'published at 13:45 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Mario Melchiot
Former Chelsea defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty ImagesIf as a team you are good enough and you all have your heads in the same direction, I think that is what Holland will need to at least make an impact on this tournament.
You heard already how many fans were there. I always say I would not want to retire a career without playing a big tournament.
When I played my last Euros, my God there was orange everywhere!
Our country is a small country but when we turn up, we make it happen.
We bring the carnival wherever we turn up.
Postpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 16 June
Netherlands v Poland (14:00 BST)
Thanks Gary, I wonder which side will be in need of some Help! after this match?
This game could be the start of a Long and Winding Road to the final for one of these two.
I'll stop now. Sorry.
Hamburg's historypublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Gary Rose
BBC Sport in Hamburg
Image source, BBC SportImage caption, A look over the Hamburg fan zone and St Pauli's football stadium
Hamburg is a fascinating place, rich in history that surrounds the events relating to Euro 2024.
Overlooking the fan zone is an enormous concreate structure which, during the Second World War, was a Flak Tower and bunker. In more recent years it has been used to hold music gigs and media events.
Image source, BBC SportFurther down the road is Beatles-Platz Square. The Beatles, of course, are famously from Liverpool but it was their early gigs in Hamburg that is credited with propelling them to stardom.
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesAs for Poland, they're on an eight-game unbeaten run since manager Michal Probierz was appointed last September.
Weghorst scores late to secure opening Netherlands win
Substitute Wout Weghorst swept in a late winner two minutes after coming on as former champions the Netherlands began their Euro 2024 campaign with victory against Poland at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion.
In the hours before kick-off a man was shot by police close to where fans had been gathering in the city, but the game went ahead and delivered an entertaining encounter.
Poland were without their all-time top scorer Robert Lewandowski, out with a thigh injury, but put that blow behind them to stun the Dutch early on when Adam Buksa headed home.
The Netherlands had been the dominant side but missed a number of chances before Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo equalised when his deflected shot flew past Wojciech Szczesny.
The Dutch continued to create opportunities and Gakpo should have got his second before the break but sent Nathan Ake’s pullback over from close range.
Ronald Koeman’s side continued to dominate after the break and Szczesny denied Denzel Dumfries, before exciting youngster Xavi Simons drove an effort wide after being set up by Gakpo.
But just as it looked like they would have to settle for a draw, Burnley striker Weghorst - introduced in the 81st minute - snatched the win with a close-range finish moments after coming on.
It is a big win for the Netherlands with France up next for them in Group D on Friday, while Poland face Austria on the same day.
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Dutch leave it late after missed chances
Weghorst scores immediately after coming on
The Netherlands have not won the European Championship since 1988 – when current boss Koeman was a player for them – but are among the favourites to triumph in Germany.
They possess a strong blend of youth and experience, despite losing key playmaker Frenkie de Jong just before the tournament with an ankle injury, and had been in strong form going into these Euros with back-to-back 4-0 friendly wins against Canada and Iceland.
Their confident and accurate passing led to a number of chances and they should have been out of sight, before Buksa struck with one of Poland’s first chances.
Gakpo deservedly got them level but finishing continued to be an issue for the Dutch as opportunities to take the lead came and went.
Koeman sent on one-time Manchester United loanee Weghorst as a late throw of the dice and it quickly paid off as the big striker showed the movement and finishing his side had lacked to secure three valuable points.
This was more late heroics from Weghorst, who scored a stoppage-time equaliser against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
"Wout Weghorst was able to play and he has added value to the team. He has a different way of behaving and that is what we needed," Koeman said.
"This should have been 4-1 in favour of us after one hour. We played very well but couldn't finish opportunities.
"Cody Gakpo also played very well. He was dangerous and we should give him the ball more often."
Poland beaten, but can play without Lewandowski
Lewandowski was a vocal presence on the touchline for Poland
Poland had been dealt a blow in the lead up to this tournament with the news that Lewandowski would not be fit enough to start the first game.
But in the hours before kick-off, some Polish fans had suggested they were keen to see how their side would fare without the Barcelona forward and they will have been in general encouraged by this display.
The late goal was a sucker punch but Buksa, the man who came in for Lewandowski, impressed, making the most of his opportunity when he flicked in the opener at the near post.
That was Poland’s first shot on target, and they had opportunities to double their lead which may have been taken if Lewandowski had been fit enough to come off the bench.
It is expected he will be available for his nation’s second game against Austria, but Poland should be encouraged by this performance against one of the pre-tournament favourites.
Poland boss Michal Probierz said: "Lewandowski is coming back to strength and he will hopefully play against Austria. He is a very important player for us.
"Hopefully we will have more competition in this team. We are not giving up. We will do everything we can to qualify."
Player of the match
Number: 5 N. Aké
Average rating 9.08
Number: 14 J. Kiwior
Average Rating: 7.82Number: 10 P. Zieliński
Average Rating: 6.76Number: 16 A. Buksa
Average Rating: 6.70Number: 1 W. Szczęsny
Average Rating: 6.60Number: 19 P. Frankowski
Average Rating: 6.52Number: 26 K. Urbański
Average Rating: 6.29Number: 8 J. Moder
Average Rating: 6.26Number: 21 N. Zalewski
Average Rating: 6.24Number: 5 J. Bednarek
Average Rating: 6.21Number: 2 B. Salamon
Average Rating: 6.13Number: 20 S. Szymański
Average Rating: 6.11Number: 13 T. Romanczuk
Average Rating: 5.94Number: 7 K. Świderski
Average Rating: 5.93Number: 18 B. Bereszyński
Average Rating: 5.90Number: 24 B. Slisz
Average Rating: 5.79Number: 6 J. Piotrowski
Average Rating: 5.72Number: 5 N. Aké
Average Rating: 9.08Number: 9 W. Weghorst
Average Rating: 7.62Number: 1 B. Verbruggen
Average Rating: 7.33Number: 22 D. Dumfries
Average Rating: 7.31Number: 11 C. Gakpo
Average Rating: 7.28Number: 14 T. Reijnders
Average Rating: 7.25Number: 12 J. Frimpong
Average Rating: 6.46Number: 18 D. Malen
Average Rating: 6.23Number: 24 J. Schouten
Average Rating: 6.14Number: 6 S. de Vrij
Average Rating: 6.01Number: 7 X. Simons
Average Rating: 5.96Number: 16 J. Veerman
Average Rating: 5.70Number: 10 M. Depay
Average Rating: 5.66Number: 8 G. Wijnaldum
Average Rating: 5.57Number: 4 V. van Dijk
Average Rating: 5.10Number: 15 M. van de Ven
Average Rating: 2.55After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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UEFA European Championship Scores & Fixtures
UEFA European Championship Table
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Match Participants:
Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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- Netherlands, Position 1, Points 3
- Poland, Position 4, Points 0
Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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Group E
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Group F
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 2 : 8th Finals
- Position 3 : Possible 8th Finals
Team Lineups
home team, Poland
Manager: Michal Probierz
Formation: 3 - 5 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Szczesny, Goalkeeper
5, Bednarek, Defender
2, Salamon, Defender
14, Kiwior, Defender
19, Frankowski, Midfielder
20, Szymanski, Midfielder
13, Romanczuk, Midfielder
10, Zielinski, Midfielder
21, Zalewski, Midfielder
16, Buksa, Striker
26, Urbanski, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, W. Szczęsny
- Number 14, J. Kiwior
- Number 2, B. Salamon , substituted for B. Bereszyński at 86 minutes
- Number 5, J. Bednarek
- Number 21, N. Zalewski
- Number 10, P. Zieliński , Captain, substituted for J. Piotrowski at 78 minutes
- Number 13, T. Romanczuk , substituted for B. Slisz at 55 minutes
- Number 20, S. Szymański , substituted for J. Moder at 46 minutes
- Number 19, P. Frankowski
- Number 26, K. Urbański , substituted for K. Świderski at 55 minutes
- Number 16, A. Buksa
Substitutes
home team, Poland
- Number 18, B. Bereszyński
- Number 22, M. Bułka
- Number 3, P. Dawidowicz
- Number 11, K. Grosicki
- Number 9, R. Lewandowski
- Number 8, J. Moder
- Number 6, J. Piotrowski
- Number 23, K. Piątek
- Number 15, T. Puchacz
- Number 12, Ł. Skorupski
- Number 25, M. Skóraś
- Number 24, B. Slisz
- Number 17, D. Szymański
- Number 4, S. Walukiewicz
- Number 7, K. Świderski
away team, Netherlands
Manager: Ronald Koeman
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Verbruggen, Goalkeeper
22, Dumfries, Defender
6, de Vrij, Defender
4, van Dijk, Defender
5, Aké, Defender
24, Schouten, Defensive Midfielder
16, Veerman, Defensive Midfielder
7, Simons, Attacking Midfielder
14, Reijnders, Attacking Midfielder
11, Gakpo, Attacking Midfielder
10, Depay, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, B. Verbruggen
- Number 5, N. Aké , substituted for M. van de Ven at 87 minutes
- Number 4, V. van Dijk , Captain
- Number 6, S. de Vrij
- Number 22, D. Dumfries
- Number 16, J. Veerman , Yellow Card at 15 minutes, substituted for G. Wijnaldum at 62 minutes
- Number 24, J. Schouten
- Number 11, C. Gakpo , substituted for J. Frimpong at 81 minutes
- Number 14, T. Reijnders
- Number 7, X. Simons , substituted for D. Malen at 62 minutes
- Number 10, M. Depay , substituted for W. Weghorst at 81 minutes
away team, Netherlands
- Number 25, S. Bergwijn
- Number 13, J. Bijlow
- Number 17, D. Blind
- Number 23, M. Flekken
- Number 12, J. Frimpong
- Number 2, L. Geertruida
- Number 26, R. Gravenberch
- Number 20, I. Maatsen
- Number 18, D. Malen
- Number 9, W. Weghorst
- Number 8, G. Wijnaldum
- Number 21, J. Zirkzee
- Number 3, M. de Ligt
- Number 15, M. van de Ven
home team, Poland
Manager: Michal Probierz
Formation: 3 - 5 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Szczesny, Goalkeeper
5, Bednarek, Defender
2, Salamon, Defender
14, Kiwior, Defender
19, Frankowski, Midfielder
20, Szymanski, Midfielder
13, Romanczuk, Midfielder
10, Zielinski, Midfielder
21, Zalewski, Midfielder
16, Buksa, Striker
26, Urbanski, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, W. Szczęsny
- Number 14, J. Kiwior
- Number 2, B. Salamon , substituted for B. Bereszyński at 86 minutes
- Number 5, J. Bednarek
- Number 21, N. Zalewski
- Number 10, P. Zieliński , Captain, substituted for J. Piotrowski at 78 minutes
- Number 13, T. Romanczuk , substituted for B. Slisz at 55 minutes
- Number 20, S. Szymański , substituted for J. Moder at 46 minutes
- Number 19, P. Frankowski
- Number 26, K. Urbański , substituted for K. Świderski at 55 minutes
- Number 16, A. Buksa
Substitutes
- Number 18, B. Bereszyński
- Number 22, M. Bułka
- Number 3, P. Dawidowicz
- Number 11, K. Grosicki
- Number 9, R. Lewandowski
- Number 8, J. Moder
- Number 6, J. Piotrowski
- Number 23, K. Piątek
- Number 15, T. Puchacz
- Number 12, Ł. Skorupski
- Number 25, M. Skóraś
- Number 24, B. Slisz
- Number 17, D. Szymański
- Number 4, S. Walukiewicz
- Number 7, K. Świderski
away team, Netherlands
Manager: Ronald Koeman
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
1, Verbruggen, Goalkeeper
22, Dumfries, Defender
6, de Vrij, Defender
4, van Dijk, Defender
5, Aké, Defender
24, Schouten, Defensive Midfielder
16, Veerman, Defensive Midfielder
7, Simons, Attacking Midfielder
14, Reijnders, Attacking Midfielder
11, Gakpo, Attacking Midfielder
10, Depay, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, B. Verbruggen
- Number 5, N. Aké , substituted for M. van de Ven at 87 minutes
- Number 4, V. van Dijk , Captain
- Number 6, S. de Vrij
- Number 22, D. Dumfries
- Number 16, J. Veerman , Yellow Card at 15 minutes, substituted for G. Wijnaldum at 62 minutes
- Number 24, J. Schouten
- Number 11, C. Gakpo , substituted for J. Frimpong at 81 minutes
- Number 14, T. Reijnders
- Number 7, X. Simons , substituted for D. Malen at 62 minutes
- Number 10, M. Depay , substituted for W. Weghorst at 81 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 25, S. Bergwijn
- Number 13, J. Bijlow
- Number 17, D. Blind
- Number 23, M. Flekken
- Number 12, J. Frimpong
- Number 2, L. Geertruida
- Number 26, R. Gravenberch
- Number 20, I. Maatsen
- Number 18, D. Malen
- Number 9, W. Weghorst
- Number 8, G. Wijnaldum
- Number 21, J. Zirkzee
- Number 3, M. de Ligt
- Number 15, M. van de Ven
- Referee:
- Artur Manuel Ribeiro Soares Dias
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Tiago Bruno Lopes Martins
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Paulo Soares
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Pedro Ricardo Ferreira Ribeiro
- Fourth Official:
- Irfan Peljto
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Christian Dingert
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Poland v NetherlandsOverall Possession
Shots
Poland 12Netherlands 21Shots on target
Poland 7Netherlands 4Shots off target
Poland 4Netherlands 14Blocked shots
Poland 1Netherlands 3Total touches in the box
Poland 17Netherlands 44Goalkeeper saves
Poland 2Netherlands 6Aerial duels won
Poland 9Netherlands 16Fouls
Poland 10Netherlands 8Corners
Poland 3Netherlands 6Season so far
UEFA European Championship
Key, Poland v Netherlands
Goals scored
Poland 3Netherlands 10Goals conceded
Poland 6Netherlands 7Shots
Poland 27Netherlands 60Shots on target
Poland 13Netherlands 22Shots off target
Poland 14Netherlands 38Blocked shots
Poland 10Netherlands 21Passing accuracy %
Poland 81.42Netherlands 87.98Points gained from a losing position
Poland 1Netherlands 3Form guide
All competitions
Poland won
v Turkey
2
1
Friendlies
Netherlands won
v Iceland
4
0
Friendlies
Poland won
v Ukraine
3
1
Friendlies
Netherlands won
v Canada
4
0
Friendlies
Poland draw
v Wales
0
0
UEFA European Championship Qualifiers
Netherlands lose
v Germany
2
1
Friendlies
Poland won
v Estonia
5
1
UEFA European Championship Qualifiers
Netherlands won
v Scotland
4
0
Friendlies
Poland won
v Latvia
2
0
Friendlies
Netherlands won
v Gibraltar
0
6
UEFA European Championship Qualifiers
Previous meetings
All competitions
Poland and NetherlandsPoland Won 3Netherlands Won 9Draw 7
Played
19
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA Nations League
Poland 0 , Netherlands 2 on the 22nd of September 2022
Poland
Netherlands
22nd of September 2022
Netherlands 2 , Poland 2 on the 11th of June 2022
Netherlands
Poland
11th of June 2022
Poland 1 , Netherlands 2 on the 18th of November 2020
Poland
Netherlands
18th of November 2020
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Match Facts
Poland are winless in their last 12 meetings with Netherlands in all competitions (D5 L7), since a 2-0 home win in EURO 1980 qualifying.
This will be the first ever meeting between Poland and Netherlands at a major tournament. Coming into EURO 2024, only Germany (19) have beaten more different nations at the European Championship than Netherlands (17).
Poland are playing in a fifth consecutive UEFA European Championship, having qualified for none of the previous 12 editions. They’ve won just two of their 14 matches at the tournament (excluding shootouts), with both victories coming in the 2016 group stages (D7 L5).
The Netherlands are taking part in their 11th UEFA EURO. They won the tournament the last time it was held exclusively in Germany in 1988, beating the USSR in the final (2-0).
Exactly half of Poland’s games at the UEFA European Championship have finished level (7/14), the highest ratio of draws for any side to have played in more than one edition of the tournament.
Only Germany (6) have reached the semi-finals of the UEFA EURO more often than the Netherlands (4) since 1988. However, the Netherlands haven’t made it to the final four since 2004.
The Netherlands have scored on average 1.67 goals per game at the UEFA EURO (65 goals in 39 games), the highest ratio of any team at the tournament.
None of the Netherlands’ last 12 matches at the UEFA EURO has ended in a draw (W6 L6). The last time they drew a match at the tournament was in the quarter-finals in 2004, when they knocked out Sweden on penalties (0-0 aet, 5-4 pens).
Robert Lewandowski is Poland’s highest ever goalscorer at the UEFA European Championship, netting five of their 11 goals overall in the competition. He’s scored four of their last five goals at the tournament, including each of the last three.
Only Portugal’s Bruno Fernandes (7) assisted more goals in UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying than the Netherlands’ Denzel Dumfries (5), with the Dutchman averaging an assist every 101 minutes.