Netherlands and Poland flattered to deceive at the previous European Championship and cannot afford a wrong move as they kick off in a devilishly tough Group D.
The Dutch were dumped out by the Czech Republic at Euro 2020, although having Ronald Koeman back in the dugout inspired a respectable run to the quarterfinals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After a dramatic late comeback, the Netherlands lost on penalties to Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Poland bowed out a round earlier in Qatar against the other finalists and exited at the group stage without a win to their name at Euro 2020.
Heading into their opening match at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion, Michal Probierz's squad have major concerns in attack as they face up to a Dutch backline with some of the most celebrated defensive names in European football.
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Poland vs. Netherlands lineups, starting 11, team news
Poland will be without their top scorer Robert Lewandowski and Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury suffered during the June 7 friendly against Ukraine.
Coach Michal Probierz will need to get creative with his attack as Karol Swiderski, is not fit enough due to an ankle problem.
In goal, experienced Wojciech Szczesny, with 82 caps, starts. Piotr Zielinski, another Italy-based player, aims to control the midfield.
Poland starting XI (3-5-1-1): Szczesny (GK) — Frankowski, Bednarek, Salamon, Kiwior — Urbanski, Romanczuk, Zielinski, Zalewski; Szymanski — Buksa.
Injured: Lewandowski
Suspended: None
Netherlands also suffered injury blows ahead of Euro 2024. Frenkie de Jong, Marten De Roon, and Teun Koopmeiners were all forced to stay at home to blow a hole in Ronald Koeman's midfield plans.
Borussia Dortmund full-back Ian Maatsen has been called up but Nathan Ake starts on the left side of defence.
Memphis Depay leads the line in Brian Brobbey's injury absence. Denzel Dumfries, who provided five assists in qualifying, features on the right.
Netherlands starting XI (4-3-3): Verbruggen (GK) — Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake — Reijnders, Schouten, Veerman — Gakpo, Simons, Memphis.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Poland vs. Netherlands live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Fox Sports Network | Fubo, FOX Sports app/website, ViX |
| Canada | TVA Sports, TSN 5, TSN 4 | TVA+, TVA app/website |
| UK | BBC One | BBC iPlayer |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony Ten 2, 3 | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: Poland vs. Netherlands from Hamburg's 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.
UK: This Poland vs. Netherlands Euro 2024 match will be broadcast in the UK on BBC One. Streaming can be found on BBC iPlayer.
Canada: Euro 2024 matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services. TVA will also be showing the match.
Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport.
India: Euro 2024 matches are available to stream on JioTV and Sony LIV. Sony Ten 2 and 3 will be showing the match on TV.
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