CONFIRMED: Ireland to return to renowned Dutch venue 23 years on for competitive fixture
The KNVB have confirmed that the fixture between the Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands will take place in Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff ArenA on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
It will be the final match of Ireland's UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying campaign as the Boys in Green return to the Johan Cruijff ArenA for a competitive match for the first time since 2000 where the two teams played out a memorable 2-2 draw.
Regardless of the late surge from the Netherlands, the point proved crucial in Ireland's quest to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, with Ireland's 1-0 home win over the same opposition sealing their spot in the finals tournament.
The last time the countries met at the then named 'ArenA Amsterdam' was in 2004 when Ireland defeated the Dutch 1-0 in an international friendly.
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying - Fixture Schedule:
- 27/03 - Republic of Ireland v France, Aviva Stadium
- 16/06 - Greece v Republic of Ireland, TBC
- 19/06 - Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar, Aviva Stadium
- 07/09 - France v Republic of Ireland, TBC
- 10/09 - Republic of Ireland v Netherlands, Aviva Stadium
- 13/10 - Republic of Ireland v Greece, Aviva Stadium
- 16/10 - Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland, Faro, Portugal
- 18/11 - Netherlands v Republic of Ireland, Johan Cruijff ArenA