Netherlands Crush Malta 8-0 in 2026 World Cup Qualifier

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in the European zone held at Euroborg, the Netherlands national football team displayed a dominant performance, thrashing Malta 8-0.

Ronald Koeman’s team led 3-0 in the first half — with two penalties from Memphis Depay in the 9th and 16th minutes, and an additional goal from Virgil van Dijk in the 20th minute.

The Dutch continued their dominance in the second half with five more goals — Xavi Simons scored in the 61st minute, Donyell Malen added two goals in the 74th and 80th minutes, Noa Lang netted in the 78th minute, and Micky van de Ven sealed the rout in injury time.

Meanwhile, in another Group G match, the game between Finland and Poland was temporarily suspended in the 80th minute due to a fan collapse incident.