Netherlands v Greece: Nations League 2026-27 preview, team news and lineups

The Netherlands will host Greece at the Johan Cruijff Arena on November 14 in the fifth group-stage fixture of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27, with kickoff listed as 1:15 am IST.

The Oranje arrive unbeaten since the appointment of their new head coach, having recorded draws against Germany and Greece and two wins in their first four European competition games this season, including victories over Serbia; at home they are expected to hold a notable advantage. Greece entered the Nations League as underdogs but remain unbeaten in the competition so far, have secured two wins and have produced strong challenges against Germany and the Netherlands under coach Ivan Jovanović.

Donyell Malen is projected to play a key attacking role for the hosts and will be relied upon to trouble Greece’s defence. The 27-year-old has been on a sensational run of form since the beginning of the season. He has displayed strong performances for AS Roma and will now be looking to help the Netherlands national football team.

Vangelis Pavlidis has not scored in the ongoing Nations League campaign but is expected to contribute in the final third by creating chances for Greece. The visiting side’s confidence is described as positive heading into the fixture.

The Netherlands announced squad withdrawals: "Virgil van Dijk and Brian Brobbey aren’t fit enough to feature in the upcoming Nations League matches. ❌No replacements will be called up." Greece, by contrast, are reported to have all their selected players fit and available for selection.

Published lineups in the build-up list Netherlands as: Verbruggen (GK); Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van De Ven, Koopmeiners; Veerman, De Jong, Kluivert; Summerville, Malen, Lang. The Greek selection was shown as: Tzolakis (GK); Saliakas, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Masouras, Kourbelis, Zafeiris, Kyziridis; Pavlidis, Kostoulas. The Hellenic Football Federation posted its squad choices for the final group fixtures with the Netherlands (13/11) and Serbia (16/11).

The match is scheduled for November 14 at Johan Cruijff Arena with broadcast availability listed as Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV in India, NOVA Greece and Alpha TV in Greece, and FOX Sports, FuboTV and ViX in the United States; Khel Now recommends SonyLIV for viewers in India.