Malta Overview

Gakpo matches feat last achieved by Netherlands in 1978

Cody Gakpo wrote his name into Dutch football history on Thursday night, becoming the first Netherlands player since Rob Rensenbrink in 1978 to score two penalties in a single match as the Oranje thrashed Malta 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier. The Liverpool forward converted from the spot twice and also assisted Tijjani Reijnders, leading the Netherlands to a comfortable victory in World Cup qualifying.

Netherlands vs Malta predictions: Value on a tight first half

Get 3 Netherlands vs Malta predictions and betting tips from our football expert before the hosts’ 2nd 2026 World Cup qualifier on 10/06 at 20:45.

Carragher reveals how son swapped shirts with Barca hero

Jamie Carragher has revealed how his son James swapped shirts with a Barcelona star after making his international debut for Malta.

Carragher secures tickets to watch son James take on Netherlands

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has secured tickets for his family to watch his son James play for Malta against the Netherlands this summer.

Carragher's son receives international call-up

Jamie Carragher's son James is all set to represent Malta national football team after being awarded Maltese citizenship last month.

England 'not where they want to be' - Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate says his team did not live up to their full potential as they ran out 2-0 winners against Malta on Friday.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
15	Crystal Palace	38	11	12	15	41	51	-10	45	L D L D L
16	Nottingham Forest	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3	44	D L D W W
17	Tottenham	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9	41	W L D W W
18	West Ham	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19	39	W L L L W
19	Burnley	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37	22	D L D L L

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