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Arne Slot reportedly turns down opportunity to become Netherlands manager

Arne Slot has turned down a ⁠chance to be the new Netherlands coach, only weeks before the planned ‌unveiling of a successor to Ronald Koeman, ‌Dutch media reported on Friday.

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Belgium announce the appointment of new manager Mark van Bommel

Belgium have announced the appointment of Mark van Bommel, with the former Netherlands international replacing Rudi Garcia as the national team's manager.

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Barcelona's De Jong facing several weeks out due to serious knee injury

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie ⁠de Jong is facing several weeks on ‌the sidelines after the ‌LaLiga champions said ‌the Netherlands international ‌had returned from the ‌World Cup with torn knee ligaments.

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Liverpool reportedly to back Arne Slot financially, paving way for Netherlands job

Liverpool are reportedly ready to keep Arne Slot's financial compensation in place as the former manager could take up the Netherlands job, Dutch sources report.

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Arne Slot reportedly in talks to become next Netherlands manager

Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot is in talks with the Dutch FA (KNVB) to become the next Netherlands manager, sources reported on Monday.

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'Can't answer that': PSV manager Peter Bosz stays shut over Netherlands rumours

PSV manager Peter Bosz has remained silent about potentially becoming the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands.

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COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Hoek on 'un-Dutch' World Cup exit & who should replace Koeman

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is keeping it out of the net and building up") and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 edition. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.

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Ronald Koeman officially steps down from position of Netherlands manager

Ronald Koeman has officially stepped down from his position as Netherlands manager following the nation's round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup.

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Why the Netherlands are the unluckiest team in World Cup history

The Netherlands are out of the 2026 World Cup after losing on penalties to Morocco, and it's the latest in a long line of heartbreaks, with Oranje perhaps enduring more pain and enjoying less luck than any other nation over the years.

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'We completely dominated': Morocco coach Ouahbi praises players after Dutch victory

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had earned respect after ⁠knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup in a penalty shootout on Monday, adding that his players were fuelled by the desire ‌to make the millions watching back home proud.

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Koeman backs defensive approach after Netherlands exit World Cup to Morocco

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said they went with a more defensive approach against Morocco ⁠to give them a better chance of winning rather than out of any fear of their opponents, after his side were ‌eliminated from the World Cup on Monday.

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World Cup highlights: Morocco see off Netherlands as Paraguay stun Germany in pen-fest

It was a day of penalty shootouts at the World Cup as Brazil, Morocco and Paraguay made it into the round of 16, with the latter stunning the Netherlands and Germany respectively after extra time.

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Morocco overcome Netherlands in chaotic penalty shootout to advance to last 16

Morocco have reached the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 16, winning out 3-2 on penalties after holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Monterrey.

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World Cup LIVE: Saibari sends Morocco through on penalties against the Netherlands

The Round of 32 continues at the FIFA World Cup today with Brazil facing Japan before Germany and the Netherlands also look to reach the last 16. Follow all the build-up and the day's play with our live updates here!

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Ouahbi in search of different solutions as Morocco face off against Netherlands

Morocco coach Nabil Ouahbi said his side's unbeaten group-stage campaign ⁠would count for little when they face the Netherlands in the World Cup last 32 on Monday, insisting the knockout ‌phase demanded a different mentality.

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Brobbey and Luckassen make history as fifth set of brothers to score at World Cup

Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey and Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen have made history at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the fifth set of brothers to score in the competition.

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Gakpo to remain with Netherlands at World Cup following death of unborn child

Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo has decided to stay with the Netherlands national team at the 2026 World Cup following the death of his unborn child, as confirmed by the Dutch Football Federation.

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COLUMN: Frans Hoek on the Netherlands' World Cup so far & how to handle penalty shootouts

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is keeping it out of the net and building up") and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 edition. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.

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Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst joins FC Twente after leaving Ajax

Netherlands World Cup striker ⁠Wout Weghorst has left Ajax to join FC ‌Twente, the two clubs announced on ‌Saturday.

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World Cup highlights: Turkey end USA streak as Netherlands top Group F

The World Cup headed into its third week on Thursday, as Ecuador picked up a historic win over Germany to qualify for the knockout rounds, whilst a rotated USA side failed to win all three group games for the first time.

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Morocco to be 'real test' for stout Netherlands team, says coach Koeman

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was taking nothing for granted after his side sealed top ⁠spot in Group F with a 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, warning that their next opponents Morocco would provide a formidable test in the World ‌Cup round of 32.

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Netherlands top Group F with unbeaten campaign after dismantling Tunisia

The Netherlands ensured they topped Group F at the FIFA World Cup (WC) by comfortably beating Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City, extending their record WC unbeaten run to 15 matches, as Hervé Renard’s side exited with no points and 12 goals conceded.

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Blue and yellow permutations: What Sweden need to progress from Group F

Progression from Group F at the FIFA World Cup remains in Sweden's hands ahead of their third and final game (01:00 CEST, Friday 26th June) against Japan, even after their heavy defeat to the Netherlands last time out.

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Potter demands Sweden improve in defence ahead of crunch Japan match

Graham Potter has warned his team against another poor defensive ⁠performance when they play Japan in Dallas at 01:00 CEST on Friday 26th June, as Sweden attempt to bounce back from their heavy loss to ‌the Netherlands last Saturday to book a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.