Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández will make their debuts as head coaches of Germany and the Netherlands, respectively, when the two teams meet in an international friendly in Amsterdam on 24 September 2026. The match marks the start of new eras for both national sides, with Klopp taking charge of Germany for the first time and Xavi leading the Netherlands in his first game as manager.
Klopp, who previously managed Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, was appointed Germany head coach after the 2026 World Cup. Xavi, a former Barcelona midfielder and manager, was named Netherlands coach following the departure of his predecessor. Both coaches have emphasized the importance of building a new identity for their teams.
The friendly is part of the preparations for the 2028 European Championship qualifiers, which begin in 2027. Germany and the Netherlands are both expected to contend for qualification. The match will be played at the Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off at 20:45 local time.
This will be the 47th meeting between the two nations, with Germany holding a slight historical advantage. The most recent encounter was a 2-2 draw in a friendly in March 2024. Both coaches have named strong squads for the match, with several young players earning their first call-ups.
