The Netherlands are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in style, after smashing Lithuania 4-0 at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Monday night, Softfootball predicted an accurate 4-nil trashing in the pre-game analysis, and honestly, the result never really felt in doubt.
Ronald Koeman's men wrapped up qualification with confidence, finishing top of Group G without losing a single match, with six wins, two draws, and barely a sweat dropped in this final outing. Before this game they were held 1-1 by Poland after they had earlier trashed Finland also 4-nil.
The opening goal came early and calmly. In the 16th minute, Tijjani Reijnders slipped through the Lithuanian backline and buried a neat finish after a sharp, threaded pass from Frenkie de Jong.