Poland and the Netherlands will kick off Group D at Euro 2024, meeting at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion on June 16. The Dutch comfortably qualified for the tournament and are aiming for their second European title. Poland, on the other hand, had a tougher path, sneaking through via a playoff.
Poland are riding high on a five-match winning streak and are hoping to make it past the group stage as they enter their fifth consecutive tournament. However, their star striker Robert Lewandowski is injured, which might clip their wings a bit.
The Netherlands, winners of Euro 1988, haven't reached the semifinals in 20 years. Ronald Koeman's squad is determined to change that. The Dutch arrive with strong momentum, having recently thrashed Canada and Iceland 4-0 in friendlies.
Captain Virgil van Dijk will lead a solid defense, though the team will miss Frenkie de Jong in midfield. Will the Poles soar, or will the Dutch dance to victory? Tune in on Sunday to find out!
What time is Poland vs. Netherlands kickoff?
This Euro 2024 Group D match kicks off from Volksparkstadion on June 16 at 3:00 p.m. local time in Hamburg, Germany.
Here's how that time translates across all of the time zones in North America:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, June 16 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, June 16 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, June 16 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, June 16 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Alaska DT | Sun, June 16 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Hawaii DT | Sun, June 16 | 4:00 a.m. |
Poland vs. Netherlands live stream, TV channel
- TV channel (US): FOX Sports Network
- Streaming (US): Fubo, FOX Sports app/website, ViX
- TV channel (Canada): TVA Sports, TSN 5, TSN 4, CTV
- Streaming (Canada): TVA+, TVA app/website, CTV app
USA: Poland vs. Netherlands from the Volksparkstadion will be televised in the United States on the Fox Sports Network, with Spanish-language streaming via ViX. The game is also available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial.
Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.
Canada: Euro 2024 matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services. TVA and CTV will also be showing the match.
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Poland vs. Netherlands lineups & team news
Poland will be without their top scorer Robert Lewandowski and Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik due to injuries. Coach Probierz will need to get creative with his attack. Karol Swiderski, despite an ankle problem, might play as a false nine. Alternatively, Krzysztof Piatek or Adam Buksa could lead the line.
In goal, experienced Wojciech Szczesny, with 82 caps, will start. Piotr Zielinski, another Italy-based player, will control the midfield.
Poland projected starting lineup (3-5-1-1): Szczesny (GK) — Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior — Frankowski, Slisz, Piotrowski, Moder, Zalewski — Zielinski — Buksa.
Netherlands also have injury concerns. Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, and Teun Koopmeiners are out of the tournament. Full-back Ian Maatsen was called up as cover, but Nathan Ake or Micky van de Ven are expected to start on the left side of defense.
Memphis Depay will likely play as the central striker, with Wout Weghorst also an option, but Bryan Brobbey is set to miss out on the opener due to a hamstring injury. Denzel Dumfries, who provided five assists in qualifying, is likely to feature on the right, facing competition from Jeremie Frimpong.
Netherlands projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen (GK) — Dumfries, Van Dijk, Ake, Van de Ven — Schouten, Veerman — Simons, Reijnders, Gakpo — Depay.
Poland vs. Netherlands prediction
- Score prediction: Poland 0-2 Netherlands
The Netherlands are favored to win their Euro 2024 opener against Poland, and for good reason. The Dutch have clinched six wins in their past 10 matches, showcasing exceptional form and consistency. In contrast, Poland managed three wins and three draws in their most recent six games.
With Poland missing their star striker Lewandowski, they might struggle in both attack and defending set-pieces. Many pundits believe the Netherlands could aim for the semifinals and they should be able to secure a comfortable victory here.
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