Bart Verbruggen discusses Netherlands' World Cup ambitions in North America
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Bart Verbruggen, the goalkeeper for the Netherlands and Brighton, expressed confidence in his team's defense ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands, ranked eighth favorites, boasts a strong squad featuring players like Donyell Malen and Virgil van Dijk. Verbruggen and his teammates aim to overcome past disappointments and make a significant impact in the tournament, starting against Japan on June 14. He emphasized the importance of defending well, citing historical success of teams with solid defensive records in World Cups.
- •Netherlands ranked eighth favorites for World Cup 2026
- •Verbruggen praises defense, citing players like Van Dijk
- •Team's first match scheduled against Japan on June 14
- •Verbruggen aims for breakthrough despite historical near misses
- •Strong midfield presence with De Jong and Gravenberch
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Bart Verbruggen on Cruyff, Krul and why Netherlands can win the World Cup: ‘Our defence is one of the best in the world’
"WORLD CUP 2026: The 23-year-old, who is No 1 for Brighton and the Netherlands, tells Lawrence Ostlere that the Dutch are in North America to finally win the World Cup after so many near misses
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