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… Premier League winner Timber, 24, has suffered a groin issue to add to Ronald Koeman's injury list before their final pre-tournament friendly against Uzbekistan on Monday. …
Netherlands' Timber ruled out of World CupCitizen Digital
… He points to world class managers like Mauricio Pochettino and Ronald Koeman – men who shaped his career at one point or the other - as blueprints for his own style. …
Inside Victor Wanyama’s quest for coaching badgesRonald Koeman announced his resignation as Netherlands coach after Morocco eliminated the team 3–2 on penalties in the World Cup last 32, with the match finishing 1–1 after extra time in Monterrey.
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Ronald Koeman announced his resignation as Netherlands coach after Morocco eliminated the team 3–2 on penalties in the World Cup last 32, with the match finishing 1–1 after extra time in Monterrey.
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Paraguay defeated four-time champion Germany in a penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup, ending Germany's tournament hopes. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to reach the last 16.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra-time in a World Cup match in Monterrey. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team can make a deep World Cup run after beating the Netherlands on penalties to advance to the last 16. Ouabhi attributed the team's confidence to the legacy of Morocco's 2022 World Cup semi-final appearance and said the next match against Canada will be difficult despite Morocco's strong form.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij announced the loss of their unborn son. Gakpo has asked for privacy and space, and will remain at the World Cup camp in Kansas City with the Dutch Football Association's support.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3–1 on Thursday to finish Group F with seven points, topping the group and avoiding a knockout encounter with Brazil. The Dutch will face Morocco in the second round in Monterrey on Monday.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner in Toronto. Curacao clinched their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw with Ecuador.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 2-1 injury-time comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup, secured their first ever point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, goalkeeper Eloy Room making a record 15 saves in a match without extra time.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been replaced in the Netherlands World Cup squad by Sunderland's Lutsharul Geertruida after suffering a groin injury. Timber joins attackers Xavi Simons and centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Stefan de Vrij in being ruled out of the tournament.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee captain Victor Wanyama has transitioned from professional football and has already secured his UEFA 'B' coaching license. He is now preparing to sit for his UEFA 'A' license exams in London next month.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →