Frenkie de Jong addresses criticism after Netherlands' World Cup victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Frenkie de Jong responded to criticism following the Netherlands' 5-1 victory against Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 20, 2026. Despite facing minor physical issues, De Jong played for an hour and helped his team secure the win. He expressed frustration over perceptions of his performance, claiming that many do not truly understand the game. De Jong emphasized that criticism can be warranted but often becomes exaggerated. The Netherlands will play their final group match against Tunisia on June 22, 2026.
- •Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in World Cup 2026 group play.
- •Frenkie de Jong played for an hour despite minor physical issues.
- •De Jong criticized the misunderstanding of his contributions to the team.
- •Netherlands will face Tunisia in their next group game on June 22.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They watch but they don’t see’- Frenkie de Jong blasts his critics after Netherlands win
"The midfielder is not happy with some of the criticism he’s received recently.
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