Greece faces the Netherlands in critical Nations League clash

On November 13, 2026, the Greek national football team meets the Netherlands at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam for the fifth round of the UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 2. Both teams enter the 21:45 match tied at the top of the standings with eight points each, making this encounter decisive for the leadership of the group and qualification for the quarter-finals scheduled for March 2027.

Greece's manager, Ivan Jovanovic, has finalized his lineup, confirming the inclusion of midfielder Dimitris Kourbelis, who recovered from an ankle injury. The starting eleven includes Tzolakis in goal, defensive players Rota, Mavropanos, Retsos, and Tsimikas, and a midfield featuring Kourbelis, Androutsos, Karetsas, and Tzolis, with Ioannidis and Pavlidis leading the attack. Notably, the hosts, managed by Xavi, will be without team captain Virgil van Dijk and forward Brian Brobbey due to fitness issues. The match will be officiated by Norwegian referee Rohit Saggi.

This high-stakes fixture follows a strong campaign by Greece, which previously drew 2-2 with the Dutch in Thessaloniki and secured a 1-0 away victory against Germany. As both teams aim for the top spot, the outcome will significantly shape the final standings of the group before the remaining stages of the competition.