Netherlands Defeat Lithuania to Secure Spot in 2026 World Cup

On Monday, in the G Group of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the Netherlands faced Lithuania. This match was crucial for the Dutch team as they were engaged in an intense competition with Poland.

The game took place at the "Johan Cruyff Arena" stadium, where the hosts defeated Lithuania with a 4–0 scoreline. It was Tijani Reijnders who opened the scoring with a precise shot in the 16th minute.

Later, in the 58th minute, Cody Gakpo successfully converted a penalty, bringing the score to 2–0. Just two minutes later, Xavi Simons added another goal to his tally, capitalizing on a brilliant assist by Gakpo.

In the 62nd minute, Donyell Malen secured another goal for his team, establishing the final score of the match. Despite having several chances during the game, the Lithuanian national team was unable to effectively challenge the Dutch goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen.

The Netherlands' strong defense and attacking dominance guaranteed them the top position in their group. Consequently, under the leadership of Ronald Koeman, the Dutch national team earned a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing joy to their fans.

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