LIVEBLOG: Netherlands vs. Germany - 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
Liveblog coverage from 20.30 CET, as Germany visit the Netherlands in the opening match of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League in Amsterdam.
| View of Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam ahead of the Netherlands - Norway friendly, 27. March 2026. | (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images) |
Simo Frigolé
36': NETHERLANDS 0-1 GERMANY
Mexx Meerdink is another standout player to watch in this match - the 23-year-old promoted to a starting spot at Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar after the transfer of Irishman Troy Parrott to Real Betis in LaLiga, and has taken full advantage of the opportunity. Three goals and two assists through seven appearances so far.
Mexx Meerdink is another standout player to watch in this match - the 23-year-old promoted to a starting spot at Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar after the transfer of Irishman Troy Parrott to Real Betis in LaLiga, and has taken full advantage of the opportunity. Three goals and two assists through seven appearances so far.
Simo Frigolé
33': NETHERLANDS 0-1 GERMANY
(TOOOOOOOOOOOOOR - F. Nmecha)
Brobbey appears to overstretch his right hamstring and goes down clutching it, following a midfield contest with Jonathan Tah. The Dutch point to the apparent injury, but the official allows play to continue - Joshua Kimmich crosses the ball to the right side of the box, knocked down by Philipp Treu. Treu then sends the ball towards the goalmouth, with Nmecha eventually pouncing on it to give Germany the lead at the half-hour mark.
Denzel Dumfries goes after Nmecha and the celebrating Germans on the right side of the Dutch third. Brobbey will be substituted off, with Mexx Meerdink entering in his place.
(TOOOOOOOOOOOOOR - F. Nmecha)
Brobbey appears to overstretch his right hamstring and goes down clutching it, following a midfield contest with Jonathan Tah. The Dutch point to the apparent injury, but the official allows play to continue - Joshua Kimmich crosses the ball to the right side of the box, knocked down by Philipp Treu. Treu then sends the ball towards the goalmouth, with Nmecha eventually pouncing on it to give Germany the lead at the half-hour mark.
Denzel Dumfries goes after Nmecha and the celebrating Germans on the right side of the Dutch third. Brobbey will be substituted off, with Mexx Meerdink entering in his place.
Simo Frigolé
30': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
Ebnoutalib with a great chance after just one minute of action, weaving his way into the left side of the box, taking a through ball from Nmecha, and then powering a shot off the hands of Bart Verbruggen.
Ebnoutalib with a great chance after just one minute of action, weaving his way into the left side of the box, taking a through ball from Nmecha, and then powering a shot off the hands of Bart Verbruggen.
Simo Frigolé
29': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
The change is confirmed, as Younes Ebnoutalib enters at CF in place of Kai Havertz. The 23-year-old from Eintracht Frankfurt has had a fantastic start to his Bundesliga campaign in 2026/27, with four goals and an assist through the first four matches.
The change is confirmed, as Younes Ebnoutalib enters at CF in place of Kai Havertz. The 23-year-old from Eintracht Frankfurt has had a fantastic start to his Bundesliga campaign in 2026/27, with four goals and an assist through the first four matches.
Simo Frigolé
27': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
Havertz goes down again - as his leg accidentally comes down on the knee of Summerville in a midfield challenge. He goes off the field, down the stairs and into the tunnel - with Younes Ebnoutalib taking off his substitute uniform and expected to come in. Germany will play 10v11 until the next stoppage of play.
Havertz goes down again - as his leg accidentally comes down on the knee of Summerville in a midfield challenge. He goes off the field, down the stairs and into the tunnel - with Younes Ebnoutalib taking off his substitute uniform and expected to come in. Germany will play 10v11 until the next stoppage of play.
Simo Frigolé
23': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
The Dutch have started off as the stronger side in this match, but some rough defending in their debut under Spain-born manager Xavi Hernández might be one of their few weaknesses up to this point. Van Hecke is the second player to go into the book in the last three minutes, for a sliding challenge that forcefully brings down Kevin Schade on the left side of the ground.
The Dutch have started off as the stronger side in this match, but some rough defending in their debut under Spain-born manager Xavi Hernández might be one of their few weaknesses up to this point. Van Hecke is the second player to go into the book in the last three minutes, for a sliding challenge that forcefully brings down Kevin Schade on the left side of the ground.
Simo Frigolé
21': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
The ensuing corner is cleared by Jonathan Tah, eventually sent into the midfield. Quinten Timber steps on the right boot of Kai Havertz during a contest in the seconds that follow; the Arsenal FC forward remains on the ground for a moment before shaking it off. As for the Crystal Palace FC midfielder, he is the first name into the book with a yellow card.
The ensuing corner is cleared by Jonathan Tah, eventually sent into the midfield. Quinten Timber steps on the right boot of Kai Havertz during a contest in the seconds that follow; the Arsenal FC forward remains on the ground for a moment before shaking it off. As for the Crystal Palace FC midfielder, he is the first name into the book with a yellow card.
Simo Frigolé
19': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
Cody Gakpo tries to whip a cross into the centre of the box from the left side of the German third. Brown gets into the space and meets the ball with a perfectly-timed header to send it to the left for a corner.
Cody Gakpo tries to whip a cross into the centre of the box from the left side of the German third. Brown gets into the space and meets the ball with a perfectly-timed header to send it to the left for a corner.
Simo Frigolé
17': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
An update from the other match in Germany's group: Serbia are leading Greece by a goal to none in Belgrade. Andrija Živković, who plays his club football in Greece with PAOK, opens the scoring in the fourth minute of play. At the moment, the group standings: Serbia (3), Netherlands (1), Germany (1), Greece (0).
An update from the other match in Germany's group: Serbia are leading Greece by a goal to none in Belgrade. Andrija Živković, who plays his club football in Greece with PAOK, opens the scoring in the fourth minute of play. At the moment, the group standings: Serbia (3), Netherlands (1), Germany (1), Greece (0).
Simo Frigolé
15': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
The goal is coming back! Brobbey interferes with Ter Stegen as van Dijk reaches for the header, causing the timing of Ter Stegen's jump to be a split-second too late. It remains level at 0-0 in the Dutch capital, to a wave of whistles from the orange crowd.
The goal is coming back! Brobbey interferes with Ter Stegen as van Dijk reaches for the header, causing the timing of Ter Stegen's jump to be a split-second too late. It remains level at 0-0 in the Dutch capital, to a wave of whistles from the orange crowd.
Simo Frigolé
13': NETHERLANDS 1-0 GERMANY
But hang on - this one is going to a VAR review. Alejandro Hernández Hernández to the booth, consulting with two other Spanish officials - Carlos del Cerro Grande and Javier Iglesias Villanueva.
But hang on - this one is going to a VAR review. Alejandro Hernández Hernández to the booth, consulting with two other Spanish officials - Carlos del Cerro Grande and Javier Iglesias Villanueva.
Simo Frigolé
12': NETHERLANDS 1-0 GERMANY
(NETHERLANDS GOAL - V. van Dijk - assist: T. Reijnders)
Tijjani Reijnders delivers a near-post cross on the third consecutive Dutch corner. Virgil van Dijk reaches and meets it with a towering header, past Ter Stegen and over the line to give the hosts the lead.
(NETHERLANDS GOAL - V. van Dijk - assist: T. Reijnders)
Tijjani Reijnders delivers a near-post cross on the third consecutive Dutch corner. Virgil van Dijk reaches and meets it with a towering header, past Ter Stegen and over the line to give the hosts the lead.
Simo Frigolé
10': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
Brobbey gets on the end of a pass from Reijnders, taking the ball into the centre of the box. Jonathan Tah makes slight contact behind him, going down in the process; Brobbey loses balance and goes down on his own power shortly after, but despite Dutch calls for a penalty, the final decision is a corner. Reijnders' ensuing shot on the corner deflects off the arm of Tah, but it appears to be close to his body and thus, another corner will follow.
Brobbey gets on the end of a pass from Reijnders, taking the ball into the centre of the box. Jonathan Tah makes slight contact behind him, going down in the process; Brobbey loses balance and goes down on his own power shortly after, but despite Dutch calls for a penalty, the final decision is a corner. Reijnders' ensuing shot on the corner deflects off the arm of Tah, but it appears to be close to his body and thus, another corner will follow.
Simo Frigolé
7': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
Tijjani Reijnders plays the ball to his right on another Dutch counter, finding Summerville this time. The 24-year-old Rotterdam-born winger attempts a far-post cross, hoping to reach Brobbey for what would have been a tap-in - but Marc-André ter Stegen reads the play well, getting to the space at the edge of the goal area first and covering the ball with both hands before launching it upfield.
Tijjani Reijnders plays the ball to his right on another Dutch counter, finding Summerville this time. The 24-year-old Rotterdam-born winger attempts a far-post cross, hoping to reach Brobbey for what would have been a tap-in - but Marc-André ter Stegen reads the play well, getting to the space at the edge of the goal area first and covering the ball with both hands before launching it upfield.
Simo Frigolé
5': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
Crysencio Summerville starts a dangerous 3v2 counter after taking a pass from Brian Brobbey into the left side of the German half. He knocks the ball a bit too far forward before crashing into the right leg of Felix Nmecha - sending the latter to the ground. Spanish official Alejandro Hernández Hernández awards a free kick to the visitors, who will go the other way.
Crysencio Summerville starts a dangerous 3v2 counter after taking a pass from Brian Brobbey into the left side of the German half. He knocks the ball a bit too far forward before crashing into the right leg of Felix Nmecha - sending the latter to the ground. Spanish official Alejandro Hernández Hernández awards a free kick to the visitors, who will go the other way.
Simo Frigolé
3': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
Karim Adeyemi makes his way into the right side of the Dutch penalty area and receives a pass from Nathaniel Brown, who stripped Jan-Paul van Hecke of the ball on the left side of the Oranje third. He is unable to generate a decent chance from it, sandwiched between Micky van de Ven and Virgil van Dijk before knocking it out of play.
Karim Adeyemi makes his way into the right side of the Dutch penalty area and receives a pass from Nathaniel Brown, who stripped Jan-Paul van Hecke of the ball on the left side of the Oranje third. He is unable to generate a decent chance from it, sandwiched between Micky van de Ven and Virgil van Dijk before knocking it out of play.
Simo Frigolé
1': NETHERLANDS 0-0 GERMANY
And away we go! Karim Adeyemi with the opening kick of the evening as Germany, in their black uniforms (the last in the Adidas era), will kick right to left; the Netherlands, in orange, will go left to right when on the attack.
And away we go! Karim Adeyemi with the opening kick of the evening as Germany, in their black uniforms (the last in the Adidas era), will kick right to left; the Netherlands, in orange, will go left to right when on the attack.
Simo Frigolé
The two sides are about to walk out of the tunnel, in front of 56 000 awaiting supporters. This will be followed by the national anthems, "Deutschlandlied" and "Het Wilhemus" - after that, the coin toss and kickoff.
Simo Frigolé
Good evening everyone, and welcome to Bulinews coverage of the German national team at the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. Tonight, a new era begins as Jürgen Klopp officially starts his tenure as the Bundestrainer - the DFB-Team faces the Netherlands in the opening match at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. We will have live updates here over the next 3 hours, starting with the confirmed lineups to get you set for the 90 minutes to come.
