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Netherlands team faces injury challenges ahead of World Cup 2026

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Netherlands team faces injury challenges ahead of World Cup 2026

Summary

The Netherlands, known as the Oranje, approaches the FIFA World Cup 2026 with tempered expectations due to a series of injuries impacting key players. The tournament is set to begin on June 11, with Netherlands hoping to overcome these challenges. Their prior strong aspirations now face uncertainty as they prepare to compete. Coverage from the Guardian's World Cup Experts’ Network will continue leading up to the event.

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Status Watch

•Netherlands faces multiple player injuries ahead of World Cup 2026.
•The tournament begins on June 11.
•The team had previously high hopes for the competition.
•Coverage will be provided daily by various media organizations.

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11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Netherlands World Cup 2026 team guide

What they're saying

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The Oranje had high hopes but a spate of injuries has tempered expectations This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Marcel van der Kraan

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