In the fifth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Group G, the home team Netherlands took the lead in the first half thanks to a goal from Dumfries, but conceded a goal in the second half and eventually drew 1-1 with Poland.

Five minutes into the match, the Netherlands created a chance. Gakpo received a pass from Depay and shot, but his shot was blocked by an opposing player. In the 13th minute, Reinders, standing just outside the penalty area, took a long shot, but it hit the post. Dumfries' follow-up shot went wide. In the 14th minute, the Netherlands attacked again. Gakpo broke through the defense and fired a shot, but Polish goalkeeper Skorupski intercepted it.

In the 21st minute, Gakpo dribbled past the defense from the left and Dumfries jumped up to head the ball in front of the goal, but it was blocked by Polish goalkeeper Skorupski. In the 28th minute, Depay took a corner kick and Dumfries rushed forward to jump and head the ball into the goal, helping the Netherlands take the lead 1-0.

In the 31st minute, Poland attempted a counterattack. Zielinski dribbled into the box and fired a long shot, but it went wide. In the 35th minute, the Netherlands had a free kick. Depay received the ball from outside the box, but his shot went wide. In the 38th minute, Zalewski organized an attack from the left, and Szymanski headed the ball, but it went wide.

In the 48th minute of the second half, Poland created an offensive opportunity. Matty Cash received the ball outside the penalty area and shot from long range, but kicked the ball away. In the 58th minute, the Netherlands intercepted the ball and launched a counterattack. Dumfries tried to shoot in the penalty area, but the Polish defender cleared it.

In the 64th minute, Poland replaced Lewandowski with Swedski. In the 70th minute, Depay passed the ball from the penalty area to Xavi Simons, who fell to the ground and shot wide.

In the 76th minute, the Netherlands organized an attack. Reinders received the ball and shot from near the top of the penalty area. Polish goalkeeper Skorupski immediately rushed out to save the ball. In the 80th minute, Poland's pass was cleared, and Matty Cash took possession of the ball and scored with a long shot, helping Poland tie the score at 1-1.

In the end, the Netherlands was tied 1-1 by Poland at home.