Greece maintains top spot in Nations League after dramatic draw with Netherlands

The Greek national football team, led by Ivan Jovanovic, secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands on October 1, 2026, at the Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki. After an initial surge of momentum from consecutive away victories against Serbia (2-1) and Germany (1-0), Greece entered the match as the group leader. Goals from Fotis Ioannidis in the 23rd minute and Giorgos Masouras in stoppage time of the first half gave the hosts a 2-0 lead, but the Dutch side mounted a second-half comeback, equalizing through Tijjani Reijnders late in the game.

Despite the draw, Greece remains at the top of League A Group 2 with seven points, maintaining a lead over the Netherlands and Germany. Ahead of the fixture, coach Jovanovic bolstered the squad by calling up Triantafyllos Tsapras following injury concerns for George Vagiannidis. The stadium was sold out for the event, reflecting immense public interest following the historic win in Augsburg. Greece now prepares for a decisive final match against Germany on October 4, which will determine the group's ultimate standing and potential path toward future major tournament qualification.