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Netherlands Hold Germany 1-1 After Late Gakpo Volley

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:29 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Germany draws Netherlands

Germany drew 1-1 with the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo’s 92nd-minute volley.
Felix Nmecha gave Germany the lead in the 32nd minute.
Virgil van Dijk’s header was ruled out by VAR for fouling goalkeeper ter Stegen.
Jamal Musiala withdrew in warm-up and Kai Havertz was injured at minute 30.
Philipp Treu, Yannik Engelhardt and Younes Ebnoutalib earned their first caps.

Summary

Xavi appointed Netherlands

Xavi becomes the Netherlands' first foreign coach since Ernst Happel in 1977-78.
Both Xavi and Jürgen Klopp make their international managerial debuts in the Nations League match.
Xavi was appointed in August after Ronald Koeman resigned following the World Cup disappointment.
Klopp succeeded Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down after Germany’s tournament exit.
The match will be played at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Klopp’s first away game in charge.

History

Historical Context

Ernst Happel, the Austrian who led the Netherlands to a 3-1 loss in the 1978 World Cup final, remains the last foreign coach of the Dutch side until Xavi Hernández’s 2024 appointment. Klopp’s debut for Germany echoes the 1978 coaching shake-up, highlighting how outsider appointments have repeatedly reshaped national tactics and qualification hopes.

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Germany draws Netherlands

Germany drew 1-1 with the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo’s 92nd-minute volley.
Felix Nmecha gave Germany the lead in the 32nd minute.
Virgil van Dijk’s header was ruled out by VAR for fouling goalkeeper ter Stegen.
Jamal Musiala withdrew in warm-up and Kai Havertz was injured at minute 30.
Philipp Treu, Yannik Engelhardt and Younes Ebnoutalib earned their first caps.

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