The Dutch national team can already qualify for the eighth finals at the world championship in Qatar on Friday.
The team of national coach Louis van Gaal must then win against Ecuador and also depends on the result at Qatar against Senegal. Only if Qatar does not win that game will the Orange officially qualify.
Goal balance
Unlike the Champions League, for example, in the World Cup, the goal difference is first considered in the event of an equal number of points. If that is also a tie, the number of goals scored is decisive. Only then is it about the mutual result.
The Netherlands, which started the group stage with a win over Senegal (2-0), comes with a win over Ecuador on 6 points. Ecuador had started the World Cup with a win over hosts Qatar (also 2-0).
If Qatar wins against Senegal on Friday, the Netherlands is on 6 points and Qatar and Ecuador are both on 3. Senegal is then eliminated with 0 points.
Last round
The last round of matches is scheduled for the Netherlands – Qatar and Ecuador – Senegal. With a win over Qatar and Ecuador, three countries finished on 6 points.
The Orange knows where it stands before the duel with Ecuador. Qatar and Senegal play earlier on Friday.