Netherlands faces Uzbekistan in final friendly before World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Netherlands is scheduled to play Uzbekistan in a friendly match on June 8 at 7:45pm BST, serving as their last preparation before the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team has had mixed results in recent matches, including a win, a draw, and a loss. Manager Ronald Koeman aims to finalize his starting lineup, with key players Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber returning from injury, although several squad members will miss the game due to injury concerns. Uzbekistan's coach, Fabio Cannavaro, plans to employ a strong defensive strategy, relying on captain Eldor Shomurodov for counter-attacking opportunities. This match will be crucial for assessing team readiness ahead of the World Cup.
- •Match will be played at Icahn Stadium, New York, USA.
- •Netherlands has lost key players to injuries, including Jerdy Schouten.
- •Uzbekistan aims to adopt a compact defensive setup during the match.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45pm BST on June 8.
- •This match serves as a critical dress rehearsal for both teams.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Netherlands vs Uzbekistan – Predicted lineup and team news
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Netherlands vs Uzbekistan – Match preview and team news
"The Netherlands will play Uzbekistan in their final friendly on Monday before starting their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in a few days.The Oranje’s pre-tournament form has been mixed. They beat Nor...
"Netherlands will face Uzbekistan in their final international friendly on Monday before they begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey in a few days.Netherlands vs Uzbekistan – Match preview and team ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:15 AMNetherlands vs Uzbekistan – Predicted lineup and team news
The Netherlands will play Uzbekistan in their final friendly on Monday before starting their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in a few days.The Oranje’s pre-tournament form has been mixed. They beat Nor...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 11:15 AMNetherlands vs Uzbekistan – Match preview and team news
Netherlands will face Uzbekistan in their final international friendly on Monday before they begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey in a few days.Netherlands vs Uzbekistan – Match preview and team ...
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