Netherlands will play againstEcuadortoday at theKhalifa International Stadiumfor their second gameof the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup group-stage.Both teams seek a win to qualifyearlierfor the Round of 16 in the world tournament in Qatar.Here you will find out all the information about the confirmedlineups for both teams of this game. If you are in the US, tune in toFuboTV (free trial)to watch or live stream free this matchup.
Netherlandsmade a huge winintheir comeback to the World Cup. After a 2-0 win over Senegal, the Dutch national team will have to pick up another one to qualify directly for the next knockout stage as the first place of Group A. Otherwise they won’t depending on themselves for the last matchup.
Same happens to Ecuador. The South American team made a huge win at the opening matchup, but to complete the mission a second consecutive win is mandatory. Otherwise, not only they will jeopardize their spot in the Round of 16, but they willprobablyend up in the most difficult road through the knockout stage.
Netherlands Lineup
Louis Van Gaal knows this game’srelevance. That’s why he is confident that the Netherlands’ squad will be completely available for this matchup. In fact, is most probable lineup could be the same that picked up the win on the first matchup of this group A with slight changes.
Netherlands’ starting lineup against Ecuador:Andries Noppert, Jurrien Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Daley Blind, Denzel Dumfries, Davy Klaassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Steven Bergwijn and Cody Gakpo.
Ecuador Lineup
Though there wasmajor concern about Enner Valencia’s availability for the game, the striker is starting. Gustavo Alfaro presents some changes in the lineup after Ecuador’s victory in the opener against Qatar.
Ecuador’s starting lineup against the Netherlands:Hernan Galindez, Felix Torres, Piero Hincapie, Jackson Porozo, Pervis Estupiñan, Angelo Preciado, Gonzalo Plata, Jhegson Mendez, Moises Caicedo, Michael Estrada and Enner Valencia.