It’s still all to play for in Group A. The Netherlands will take on Qatar at 3:00 pm GMT today, at Al Bayt Stadium. Here’s the confirmed Netherlands vs Qatar Starting XI.
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The host nation Qatar are already out after back-to-back defeats. On the other hand, the Oranje will safely qualify with a draw. However, Memphis Depay and co. will look for a bigger win to finish ahead of Ecuador (if Ecuador beat Senegal).
🆚 Netherlands vs Qatar | Group A
🗓 Date: Tuesday, 29 November 2022
🕗 Start Time: 4:00 pm Dutch Time | 6:00 pm Qatar Time
🏟 Venue: Al Bayt, Al Khor
📺 Live: Fox Sports Network, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, ITV1, ITV Hub
Netherlands’ Starting XI vs Qatar
| Formation | 3-4-1-2 |
| Manager | Louis van Gaal |
| Goalkeeper | Noppert |
| Defender | Timber, van Dijk, Ake |
| Midfielder | Dumfries, de Roon, de Jong, Blind; Klaassen |
| Forward | Depay, Gakpo |
Team News:
Memphis Depay came off the bench against Ecuador and looked better. The Barcelona forward will start against Qatar. PSV Eindhoven youngster Cody Gakpo is nailed on, scoring 2 goals in two games in the World Cup. He will start alongside Depay in the frontline.
Qatar’s Starting XI vs Netherlands
| Formation | 5-3-2 |
| Manager | Felix Sanchez |
| Goalkeeper | Barsham |
| Defender | Miguel, Mohammad, Khoukhi, Fadlalla, Al Amin |
| Midfielder | Haydos, Madibo, Hatem |
| Forward | Almoez Ali, Akram Afif |
Team News:
Al-Sadd goalkeeper Barsham replaced Al Sheeb last game against Qatar. He will start again. Almoez Ali and Akram Afif will take the frontline to finish off their World Cup campaign.
