AZ Alkmaar to Face NEC Nijmegen in KNVB Cup Final After Eliminating Telstar and PSV Eindhoven

AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen have officially qualified for the final of the 2025-26 KNVB Cup, after successfully overcoming Telstar and PSV Eindhoven in the knockout rounds. AZ secured their spot by defeating Telstar 2-1, while Nijmegen booked their place in the showpiece event with a remarkable victory over PSV Eindhoven, where they managed to overturn a 1-2 deficit to claim a win that allows them to compete for the cup.

AZ Alkmaar reached the final after a match against Telstar that extended beyond 100 minutes, as they seek to reclaim a title that has eluded them since 2013. Meanwhile, Nijmegen successfully mounted a comeback against PSV, setting up a single-match final. This presents a historic opportunity for the club, which has never previously won any national title, either in the league or the cup.

In the domestic league, Nijmegen enters this final occupying fourth place in the Eredivisie standings, one point behind Ajax and five points adrift of Feyenoord, while AZ Alkmaar sits in sixth position. This match reflects both teams' aspirations to conclude the season with silverware, particularly given Nijmegen's strong campaign as they aim to overcome the final hurdle and secure their first official title.