Netherlands vs Germany: TV Info, Kick-Off Time, and How to Watch the Nations League Match
The Nations League features a fresh chapter as Netherlands and Germany meet under new leadership. Both teams are led by notable figures taking on their first matches as national managers. Jurgen Klopp returns to coaching after Germany's tough World Cup, stepping in for Julian Nagelsmann. Klopp has warned he might quit if treated unfairly while aiming to lift the team's performance.
On the other side, Xavi surprised many by becoming the Dutch manager following Ronald Koeman's departure. Despite talks with other candidates like Arne Slot, the former midfielder's reputation as a World Cup winner adds weight to his appointment. Both coaches view this fixture as an early test to set the tone for their reigns in the Nations League.
Match Details: When and Where
- Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
- Kick-off Time: 7:45 pm BST
- Venue: Johann Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam
- Competition: Nations League Group A2
Broadcast Information
Currently, there is no television broadcast scheduled for this match in the United Kingdom.
Team News and Squad Updates
Several key players will miss out for the Netherlands. Donyell Malen and Justin Kluivert have pulled out due to injuries, while Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt remain absent. Surprisingly, top scorer Memphis Depay does not feature in Xavi’s squad. However, captain Virgil van Dijk returns after discussions about his role with the new coach.
Klopp has taken an unusual approach by trimming a large initial squad of 44 players down to 24 for this match. Not included here are Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade. A potential debutant is Philipp Treu, who has impressed at right-back with Freiburg.
Projected Starting Lineups
- Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Koopmeiners, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Summerville, Gakpo; Brobbey
- Germany: Ter Stegen; Treu, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Kimmich, Nmecha; Karl, Musiala, Schade; Havertz
