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Rafael van der Vaart issues apology for racist joke about Japan players

Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart has apologised for a joke about the Japan team, insisting there was ‘no racist or discriminatory intent’.
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Cody Gakpo says Netherlands must be wary of fully fit Isak in vital Sweden contest

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said on Wednesday his ⁠side must be wary of Liverpool teammate Alexander Isak when they face Sweden in their next World ‌Cup Group F match, after the striker's return to fitness and scoring ‌form.
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Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns for second spell as Feyenoord manager

Former Netherlands captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been appointed as the new Feyenoord manager and returns to the club after a fruitful first spell.
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Jan Paul van Hecke set to join Spurs after Brighton agree to massive deal

Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to join Tottenham Hotspur after Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly agreed to the Spurs' latest offer.
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Five things we learned from the Netherlands' draw against Japan

With over 24 hours having passed following the Netherlands' World Cup-opening match against Japan, it's time to look back and take our lessons from the 2-2 draw.
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COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek on Oranje's 'top-level' battle with Japan

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer) and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 editions. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.
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How Virgil van Dijk's excellence helped the Netherlands to a draw against Japan

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now well underway, with a number of countries having already played their opening games.
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Littler and Humphries power England past Netherlands to claim World Cup of Darts

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries dazzled to help England win their sixth World Cup of Darts title with a 10-5 triumph over the Netherlands in Frankfurt.
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Koeman doesn't regret substitute choices after Dutch see lead slip twice to Japan

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman defended his tactics and substitutions after ⁠Dutch hopes of victory in their World Cup opener were foiled by a late Japan goal in the ‌2-2 draw on Sunday.

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Japan coach Moriyasu hails tenacious fightback against Netherlands in 2-2 draw

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu lauded his team's grit and determination in coming ⁠twice from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday, but said he ‌was unhappy not to take all three points.
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Japan come from behind twice to snatch late draw against the Netherlands

The Netherlands and Japan shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Group F opener, extending the Blue Samurai’s unbeaten run to eight games (W6, D2).
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Netherlands to use pressure to drive bid for elusive World Cup triumph

The Netherlands are putting pressure on themselves to go far in the World Cup, ⁠says coach Ronald Koeman, but are not looking beyond their opening Group F encounter against Japan in Dallas on ‌Sunday as they hunt down the elusive trophy.
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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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