The Netherlands and Greece meet on November 13 in a Group A2 game that could go a long way toward deciding which two teams advance to the Nations League quarterfinals. Both sides are tied on points, and with only two matchdays left in the group phase, Friday's result carries immediate weight.
The match is scheduled for 20.45 CEST, the same time Germany host Serbia in the other Group A2 fixture. That setup makes the standings picture especially clear: the Netherlands can strengthen their hold on first place, while Greece can push the race to the final round.
What the Netherlands need
With the Netherlands and Greece level on points, a result on Friday could clinch a quarterfinal place for Xavi's team, depending on how the table shakes out after the full round of games. A win would put the Netherlands in the strongest position, while a draw would still keep the group race alive heading into November 16.
If the Netherlands and Greece draw, the pressure simply shifts to the final group matches. The Netherlands would then face Germany on November 16, while Greece would meet Serbia at 20.45 CEST, leaving everything still to play for in Group A2.
How Group A2 got here
The UEFA Nations League 2026/27 began in September 2026 and includes 54 of UEFA's member associations. Leagues A, B and C each feature sixteen teams divided into four groups of four, while League D has six teams split into two groups of three.
For the Netherlands, this campaign has already reflected a major change. Ronald Koeman resigned in July after the Netherlands were eliminated in the round of 32 by Morocco at the FIFA World Cup, and Xavi was later announced as the new head coach. He became the first foreign manager of the Netherlands since the 1970s, and he has guided the Oranje to the top of Group A2 so far.
The group stage ends on November 16, and the Nations League finals are scheduled for June 2027. For now, though, the focus is squarely on Friday in Amsterdam, where Netherlands vs Greece could settle the biggest question in the group.
