The Netherlands and Norway will face each other in an international friendly on Friday.
Both teams topped their qualifying groups to secure spots in the 2026 World Cup, making this match at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena an important test.
Netherlands vs Norway – Match preview and team news
- Date: Friday, 27th March.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.
Netherlands team news
Memphis Depay has withdrawn from the squad due to a thigh injury. Coach Ronald Koeman regarded him as the first-choice striker, but now needs to adjust his attacking strategy for the match against Norway.
Crysencio Summerville was also set to make his debut but is out with an injury, joining a list that includes Robin Roefs, Matthijs de Ligt, Jurrien Timber, Noa Lang, and Frenkie de Jong.
On a positive note, Jan Paul van Hecke returns after serving a suspension and is expected to start in the lineup. Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar has received his first senior call-up and hopes to make an impact.
With Depay absent, Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, who scored a crucial goal in a recent match, may get a chance to play, though Donyell Malen could start as well.
Norway team news
Coach Stale Solbakken confirmed that star striker Erling Haaland will not play in this match, although he remains with the squad. This gives an opportunity to Jorgen Strand Larsen, who is likely to partner with Alexander Sorloth in attack.
Jens Petter Hauge from Bodo/Glimt has also been included after performing well in the UEFA Champions League.
Martin Odegaard is absent as he works on his fitness post-injury, and Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard is not part of the squad. Despite this, Solbakken has enough depth to field a competitive team, with Julian Ryerson expected to be a key player on the right.
Form
Netherlands
The Netherlands went through World Cup qualifying unbeaten, averaging over three goals per game while conceding just four, with a 4-0 victory over Lithuania securing their place.
Norway
Norway also had an impressive run, finishing unbeaten in 2025, winning nine out of ten matches, including a recent 4-1 victory against Italy away.
Predicted lineups
Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Ake; Gravenberch, Schouten; Reijnders, Gakpo; Malen, Brobbey
Norway: Nyland; Ryerson, Ostigard, Ajer, Bjorkan; Bobb, Berg, Berge, Hauge; Strand Larsen, Sorloth
How to watch Netherlands vs Norway?
In the UK, you can watch the match on Amazon Prime Video via a pay-per-view (PPV) option.
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