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Frenkie de Jong doubtful for Netherlands' World Cup match against Sweden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:53 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Frenkie de Jong doubtful for Netherlands' World Cup match against Sweden

Summary

Frenkie de Jong is doubtful for the Netherlands' World Cup group match against Sweden on Saturday in Houston. The Barcelona midfielder suffered an injury in a collision with teammate Quinten Timber, who is ruled out due to a mild concussion. Coach Ronald Koeman noted that De Jong has minor complaints about his physical condition. Timber is expected to recover after this match. De Jong played the full match in a recent 2-2 draw against Japan.

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Status Watch

•Frenkie de Jong is uncertain for Saturday's match.
•Quinten Timber is ruled out due to a mild concussion.
•The match takes place in Houston.
•De Jong played 90 minutes in the draw against Japan.
•Sweden won their first match 5-1 against Tunisia.

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12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Dutch star De Jong a doubt for World Cup clash with Sweden

What they're saying

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Key midfielder Frenkie de Jong is a doubt for the Netherlands' World Cup group match against free-scoring Sweden on Saturday after colliding with a team-mate, coach Ronald Koeman said.Speaking on the eve of the clash in Houston, Koeman said Barcelona star De Jong was hurt in a collision with fellow midfielder Quinten Timber.
— Yahoo Sports

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