Netherlands World Cup team trains at Kansas City Current facility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Netherlands national soccer team commenced training on June 10 in Kansas City as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Captain Virgil van Dijk highlighted the quality of the training facilities, asserting they have everything needed for game preparation. The Dutch, who recently won a friendly match against Uzbekistan, conducted a light training session in hot weather, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees. Manager Ronald Koeman emphasized the necessity to focus on football rather than the heat. The Netherlands will face Japan in their first World Cup match on June 14.
- •Netherlands trains at Kansas City Current's facility for World Cup prep.
- •Team describes training pitch as 'incredible'.
- •Virgil van Dijk focuses on team expectations and honor of representing the country.
- •Heat and humidity are noted but deemed manageable by the team.
- •Netherlands plays Japan in their World Cup opener on June 14.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Netherlands says 'the pitch is so good' at NWSL facility for World Cup training
"The Netherlands World Cup team is training in Kansas City, brushing off concerns about summer heat and praising 'incredible' women's soccer facility.
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