Eredivisie players prepare for action at 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The 2026 World Cup has started, with the Netherlands set to begin their tournament against Japan this weekend. Several Eredivisie players are participating, including Wout Weghorst and Guus Til for the Netherlands. Ayase Ueda, representing Japan, had a standout season at Feyenoord, scoring 26 goals. Meanwhile, Brandley Kuwas is set to make his World Cup debut for Curacao despite relegation with Volendam. Other notable players include Esmir Bajraktarevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ricardo Pepi, who is reportedly considering a move to the Premier League. Their performances could have a significant impact on their respective teams' success.
- •Wout Weghorst and Guus Til join the Netherlands squad for the World Cup.
- •Ayase Ueda scored 26 goals in his season at Feyenoord.
- •Brandley Kuwas represents Curacao in their World Cup debut.
- •Esmir Bajraktarevic scored seven goals for PSV this season.
- •Ricardo Pepi linked to a potential move to the Premier League.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Eredivisie players at the 2026 World Cup: Strikers
"The 2026 World Cup has kicked off, with the Netherlands not starting their campaign until the weekend against Japan. However, plenty of Eredivisie players are set to be in action. We’ve looked at th...
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