The final round of Group G in the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup took place, with the Netherlands, playing at home, defeating Lithuania 4-0 thanks to goals from Reindes, Gakopo, Javi Simons, and Malen.

Eight minutes into the match, the Netherlands launched a free kick attack. Malen, in the penalty area, attempted a shot, but it was saved by Lithuanian goalkeeper Hertmonas. In the 10th minute, Dutch defender Timber, who plays for Arsenal, was knocked down by an opposing player, but continued playing after receiving treatment.

In the 12th minute, Frenkie de Jong chipped the ball to Gakopo, who headed it towards goal, but the angle was too straight and the ball was easily saved by Lithuanian goalkeeper Hertmonas. The Netherlands continued their attack, with Malen receiving the ball and breaking through the defense before unleashing a shot, but Hertmonas made the save.

In the 16th minute, Frenkie de Jong gained possession and played a through ball into the penalty area, where Reindes met it and slotted it home, giving the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Lithuania. In the 19th minute, the Netherlands won a corner, and Virgil van Dijk's header was blocked by Lithuanian goalkeeper Hertmonas. In the 23rd minute, Lithuanian defender Silvis received a yellow card for a foul on an opposing player.

In the 31st minute, Reindes received the ball and entered the penalty area, but his shot hit the post. In the 38th minute, Gakpo broke through the defense and crossed the ball, but Timber's volley was blocked by Lithuanian goalkeeper Hertmonas.

In the 52nd minute of the second half, Lithuania's attack was cleared, and then Karinoskas volleyed the ball, but it was caught by Dutch goalkeeper Febrügen.

In the 58th minute, the Netherlands launched a counter-attack. When De Ligt headed the ball, it touched the hand of Lithuanian defender Tutishkinas. After VAR intervention, the referee awarded the Netherlands a penalty. Gakpo then converted the penalty, giving the Netherlands a 2-0 lead over Lithuania.

In the 60th minute, Gakopo broke through the defense on the left and crossed the ball, which Javi Simons received and fired a powerful shot into the net, extending the Netherlands' lead to 3-0. In the 62nd minute, Malen received a pass from Reindes and surged into the penalty area before slotting the ball home, making it 4-0 for the Netherlands.

In the 78th minute, the Netherlands launched an attack, and Emega met the ball and shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 90th minute, Malen passed the ball into the penalty area, and Emega received a cross from Noah Lang and shot, but the ball went over the goal.

Ultimately, the Netherlands defeated Lithuania 4-0 at home and successfully qualified for the World Cup finals as the top team in their group.