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Injured Jurrien Timber admits 'it'll be hard' to watch World Cup at home

Arsenal and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber admitted that it'll be hard to watch the World Cup from home after failing to recover in time from an injury.

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World Cup in his blood: Netherlands' Van Hecke aims to build on uncle's success

If Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke is to keep up family tradition, he ⁠will need to go all the way to next month’s World Cup final.

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EXCLUSIVE: Daley Blind on the Netherlands' World Cup chances & heartbreak in 2014 & 2022

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, former Ajax and Manchester United player Daley Blind discussed the heartbreaking exits he suffered with the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 World Cups, and gave his thoughts on his nation's chances at this year's edition of the tournament.

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Netherlands' star Gakpo reportedly open to leaving Liverpool as rival clubs circle

Andoni Iraola is spearheading a new era at Liverpool, and it isn't just incomings that will concern him this summer.

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The Goliath Syndrome: Will the Netherlands finally beat a top opponent?

Ever since Ronald Koeman returned to his old job as Netherlands manager, the former European champions have struggled in one specific, but very problematic area.

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Netherlands handed boost as Bart Verbruggen rejoins group practice after hip injury

The Netherlands were given a major boost when goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen rejoined group training on Friday.

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Japan captain Endo ruled out of World Cup, retires from internationals

Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.

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Bergamo's own Marten de Roon returns as the Netherlands' beacon of stability

Captain and record appearance holder for Atalanta, the midfielder brings experience, balance, and leadership - qualities that convinced Ronald Koeman to once again rely on one of the most dependable players available.

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'We need him': Verbruggen & Memphis in race to be fit for the Netherlands' World Cup opener

The Netherlands have doubts over the fitness of first-choice goalkeeper ⁠Bart Verbruggen, injured in their Monday friendly in New York and doubtful for the World Cup opener ‌against Japan on Sunday.

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Football Spirit: The Netherlands' national trauma & the French pursuit of immortality

While one football powerhouse is chasing absolute historical immortality, the other is desperately trying to shake off the trauma of unfinished business. The final episode of our unique Football Spirit series charts the journey of the last two of the eight main giants ahead of the upcoming World Cup: France and the Netherlands. While the French, led by pragmatic strategist Didier Deschamps, are eager to rewrite the history books, the Dutch want to finally turn their famed attacking beauty into real gold. What exactly will be the main storyline for both nations on the biggest stage?

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Netherlands vs Morocco headlines best potential last-32 clashes at 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup set to get underway in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa, all the focus is on the group stages for now. However, before you know it, the groups will be over and the knockouts will take centre stage. So what are the potential last-32 clashes that stand out?

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Japan captain Wataru Endo in race against time to pass World Cup opener fitness test

Japan captain Wataru Endo is in a race to be fit for their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on Sunday, leaving coach Hajime Moriyasu "praying" he makes it.

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Road to the Final: The Netherlands' potential World Cup knockout opponents

After years of hurt, the Netherlands are aiming to finally finish on the top step at the FIFA World Cup. But who could Oranje meet on their way to a potential final? Flashscore finds out.

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Two penalties save Netherlands in disappointing outing against Uzbekistan

The Netherlands failed to convince in a pre-World Cup friendly once again, with Uzbekistan nearly snatching a win in Manhattan before being beaten by two penalties from Cody Gakpo, who scored twice in a 2-1 win for the Dutch.

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Jurrien Timber to miss the World Cup after failing to recover from groin injury

Arsenal and Netherlands defender will miss the upcoming World Cup after failing to recover in time from his groin injury, the Dutch FA confirmed on Monday.

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Tauson downed by 17-year old Slovak in Netherlands, extends winless run to three months

Clara Tauson is still without a win in three months as she crashed out of the grass tournament Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, as she was defeated by the 17-year-old Slovak youngster Mia Pohankova, who won 6-4, 6-4.

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EXCLUSIVE: De Boer admits Netherlands could struggle at World Cup without class striker

Frank de Boer was one of the many stars that Dutch football produced between the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The third most-capped player for the Netherlands, he is an authoritative voice to talk about his national team and also about what awaits us at the 2026 World Cup.

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World Cup Group F preview: Netherlands real contenders as Japan and Sweden provide threat

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th when co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group F.

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Netherlands' defeat to Algeria a major wake-up call ahead of World Cup, says Ronald Koeman

The Netherlands' 1-0 home defeat by Algeria in their ⁠World Cup warm-up on Wednesday was a wake-up call before they head to the US for ‌next week’s tournament start, coach Ronald Koeman said.

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Algeria send inefficient Netherlands off to America with loss in send-off game

The Netherlands will make their way to the United States with a loss in their send-off game in Rotterdam, with Algeria taking a 1-0 win with them to the tournament.

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Netherlands star Memphis Depay confident he'll be fully fit for the World Cup

Netherlands record scorer Memphis Depay said he never doubted he would make his country’s World Cup ⁠squad despite concerns he would not be fit in time.

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World Cup hopefuls Netherlands target title charge with Cruyff's philosophy

The Netherlands consider themselves World Cup contenders but head for the 2026 finals with a squad that contains ⁠few of the outstanding individual stars and little of the overall quality that has marked their previous appearances at the tournament.

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Fit Frenkie de Jong to lead Netherlands squad with 'most potential'

For the Netherlands, doing without talismanic midfielder Frenkie de Jong has become a regular occurrence ⁠over the last two years, but they are always a better team with him in the lineup.

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'No surprise to me': Ronald Koeman explains Netherlands squad, injury doubts

During Wednesday's press conference, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman explained why he called up Jurrien Timber despite the Arsenal defender being doubtful for Saturday's Champions League final, while also explaining Jeremie Frimpong's omission.