Jurriën Timber ruled out of World Cup due to injury
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Netherlands confirmed that defender Jurriën Timber will not participate in the upcoming World Cup, just two days ahead of the tournament. Timber, who has performed well in the Premier League, could not recover from a groin injury sustained while with Arsenal. His absence adds to the Netherlands' challenges, with coach Ronald Koeman now turning to Lutsharel Geertruida of Sunderland as Timber's replacement. The Netherlands is set to face tough competition in their group, including Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia.
- •Jurriën Timber will miss the World Cup due to a groin injury.
- •Timber was part of the initial 26-man squad for the tournament.
- •Lutsharel Geertruida has been called up as Timber's replacement.
- •The Netherlands will compete against Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia in the group stage.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal defender ruled out of World Cup through injury
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup with groin injury
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Timber to miss World Cup
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
- 7:21 PMBBC Sport — Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Jurrien Timber injury blow ends World Cup before it begins
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup in blow for Netherlands
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Netherlands rules out Jurrien Timber for the World Cup; Lutsharel Geertruida called up
"Dutch defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the World Cup on Monday because of a groin issue that had limited the 24-year-old Arsenal standout since mid-March. Timber managed to play 55 minutes for Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain just over a week ago.
"Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss the World Cup with a groin injury, with Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida called up as his replacement. Timber, 24, came on shortly after the hour mark in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to Paris St-Germain.
"The Netherlands have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the World Cup after Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the tournament through injury.The Arsenal defender has failed to recover from the gro...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:45 AMArsenal defender ruled out of World Cup through injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury.Timber missed Arsenal’s final six games of the Premier League season through injury, though did return as a su...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 10:25 PMJurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup with groin injury
The Netherlands have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the World Cup after Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the tournament through injury.The Arsenal defender has failed to recover from the gro...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:54 PMTimber to miss World Cup
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss the World Cup with a groin injury, with Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida called up as his replacement. Timber, 24, came on shortly after the hour mark in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to Paris St-Germain.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:22 PMNetherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 7:21 PMNetherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil's Neymar is making good progress from injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:55 PMJurrien Timber injury blow ends World Cup before it begins
Just a few days before the World Cup is due to get under way, Jurrien Timber has been withdrawn from the Netherlands team due to the groin injury that disrupted the latter stages of his season.Sunderl...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:25 PMJurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup in blow for Netherlands
Timber has not recovered sufficiently from a groin injury
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 6:13 PMNetherlands rules out Jurrien Timber for the World Cup; Lutsharel Geertruida called up
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the World Cup on Monday because of a groin issue that had limited the 24-year-old Arsenal standout since mid-March. Timber managed to play 55 minutes for Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain just over a week ago.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 5:41 PM😭Another blow for the World Cup: Netherlands lose Timber
The Arsenal player has not been able to recover from his injury in time and will ultimately miss out with the Oranje. Just two days before the start of the World Cup, the Netherlands has once again be...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 5:36 PM🚨 Netherlands confirm Jurriën Timber will miss World Cup through injury
The Netherlands have confirmed that defender Jurriën Timber will miss the World Cup.Timber has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League this season but missed the end of Arsenal's title c...
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