Greece vs Netherlands: Nations League Kickoff, TV, Injuries
Takes place Thursday in Thessaloniki, with Greece coming off a shock win over Germany and the Netherlands dealing with fresh injury setbacks. UK viewers can…
THESSALONIKI — Greece vs Netherlands lands in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with Greece hosting an injury-hit Dutch side at the Stadio Toumbas. The match kicks off at 7.45pm BST and carries real weight for both teams after a mixed start to the international break.
Greece have been the surprise package so far. They stunned Germany 1-0 in Augsburg last time out, following a win over Serbia, while the Netherlands arrive with a squad stretched by injuries and late withdrawals.
Greece vs Netherlands and the form story
The Greek side have taken momentum into Thessaloniki after two straight group victories, and their recent results have put them in position to push higher in the standings. BBC’s live match page lists Greece in third place with a possible relegation play-off position, which adds extra pressure to every remaining fixture.
That context matters. Greece have not needed a flood of chances to get results. Against Germany, they made one shot count and left with a 1-0 win. It was a sharp reminder that they can stay compact and strike when the opening appears.
The Netherlands, by contrast, have already had to reshuffle. Yahoo Sports reported that Jan Paul van Hecke withdrew from the squad on Wednesday with a foot injury after appearing in open training, while Cody Gakpo had already left international duty early after an ankle injury in the match against Serbia. Brian Brobbey also suffered an injury in the opener against Germany.
That leaves Xavi’s side with less room for error. They have won one and drawn one of their matches so far in this international break, but the personnel losses narrow their margin against a Greece team that has already shown it can punish mistakes.
What viewers get, and why it matters
For UK viewers, the match is available on Prime Video UK, the broadcaster carrying Nations League games that do not involve England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Coverage begins around 10 minutes before kick-off, and each game costs £2.49, according to Yahoo Sports.
The pricing and platform matter because this is not a standard free-to-air international night. Fans who want live access need the right service in place before kickoff, especially with a late personnel change still possible on the Dutch side and Greece carrying the kind of form that can turn a tight group into a scramble.
The numbers also point to a lively contest. Goal.com noted that both teams have scored three goals in their two Nations League matches so far, and the Netherlands have seen both teams score in nine of their previous 10 outings. Greece have also shown they can keep things efficient, not expansive, which sets up a sharper test than the standings might suggest.
BBC’s live feed showed Greece line up with Kostas Tzolakis in goal, while defenders Giorgos Saliakas, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Pantelis Retsos and Kostas Tsimikas featured in the starting group, underlining the defensive shape Greece are likely to lean on again in Thessaloniki.
The Dutch have to cope with the injuries first. That part may decide the night before the football does.
Source: bbc.com
