Netherlands defeats Greece 7-0 in Nations League

On November 13, 2026, the Greek national football team suffered a historic 7-0 defeat against the Netherlands at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. The match, part of the 5th round of the UEFA Nations League Group A, proved disastrous for the team led by Ivan Jovanovic, who had entered the game tied for first place in the group. Greece conceded five goals in the first half alone, setting a new negative record for the national team's most goals allowed in a single half, surpassing the previous record of four.

The match was marked by a last-minute squad adjustment after Dimitris Kourbelis, who had been recovering from a sprained ankle throughout the week, felt pain during warm-ups and was replaced in the starting lineup by Nektarios Triantis. The Dutch dominated play throughout, with Greece unable to counter their pressure. Following this result, the team faces significant scrutiny regarding its performance. This loss is officially recorded as one of the heaviest in the modern history of the Greek national side, comparable only to historical defeats from the early to mid-20th century.