The Netherlands travel to Malta on Thursday, Oct. 9, for a 2026 World Cup qualifier; kickoff is at 8:45 p.m. at Ta’ Qali National Stadium and the match will be broadcast live on NPO 3.
The Dutch lead Group G with 10 points from four matches and beat Malta 8-0 earlier in the campaign. Malta have collected two points so far and sit bottom of the group on paper. Poland and Finland remain close behind, so the Netherlands cannot afford a slip-up with four qualifying matches left.
Broadcast and kick-off details
When: Thursday, Oct. 9. Kickoff: 8:45 p.m.
Where: Ta’ Qali National Stadium, Malta.
TV: NPO 3 (live).
The group winner qualifies directly for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The runners-up still have a chance through the playoffs.
After the trip to Malta the Netherlands return home to face Finland on Oct. 12.
