Memphis Depay scored the first goal for the Netherlands in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Corinthians player opened the scoring in the away match against Finland, for Group G, this Saturday (7).
Denzel Dumfries, still in the first half, extended the visitors’ lead in the match that marks the Netherlands’ debut in the tournament.
The group also includes Poland, Lithuania, and Malta.
Only the first-place team qualifies directly for next year’s World Cup.
The second-place team goes to a playoff that will have a total of 16 European teams fighting for four spots.
Check out below the six UEFA qualifying matches scheduled for this Saturday:
Group G
Group H
Group K
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📸 MARKKU ULANDER