Euro 2024: Poland take on Netherlands in Group D opener

Netherlands begin their latest bid for European Championship glory against Poland in Hamburg

Poland are without star striker Robert Lewandowski for the match

Poland will take on the Netherlands in the first match of Group D at Euro 2024 on 16 June 2024 at 1300 UTC at Volksparkstadion stadium in Hamburg, Germany.

The Netherlands will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign after reaching the semi-finals of the 2020 tournament, while Poland will be hoping to cause an upset without their star striker Robert Lewandowski, who is ruled out through injury.

The match will be closely contested, with both teams having a number of talented players in their squads. Poland will be looking to their captain, Grzegorz Krychowiak, to lead the team in Lewandowski's absence, while the Netherlands will be hoping for a big performance from their captain, Virgil van Dijk.

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