The Netherlands as good as booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with a draw against Poland in Warsaw.
They remain three points above the Poles at the top of Group G, with a stronger goal difference by 13 goals, going into Monday’s final fixtures.
Poland, who are guaranteed a play-off place at least, took the lead when Robert Lewandowski played in Jakub Kaminski, who slotted through Bart Verbruggen’s legs.
But Ronald Koeman’s side were level early in the second half when Donyell Malen’s header was saved and the nation’s record scorer Memphis Depay scored from the rebound.
That was the 31-year-old Corinthians forward’s eighth goal of these World Cup qualifiers, only behind Norway’s Erling Haaland with 14.
The Netherlands just need a point at home to Lithuania to be sure of qualification, but even if they lose Poland would need to win in Malta with a goal difference swing of 13 goals.
Finland lost 1-0 to Malta earlier on Friday to end their play-off hopes.