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RB Leipzig loanee Geertruida joins Netherlands World Cup squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

RB Leipzig loanee Geertruida joins Netherlands World Cup squad

Summary

Lutsharel Geertruida has been called up to the Netherlands squad for the World Cup, replacing the injured Jurriën Timber. The 25-year-old RB Leipzig loanee is due to return to his parent club as Sunderland will not activate a permanent transfer option. This late decision follows Ronald Koeman’s earlier announcement about other fitness issues affecting player selections. The Netherlands' World Cup campaign begins on June 14 against Japan.

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•Lutsharel Geertruida joins the Netherlands World Cup squad.
•Replaces Jurriën Timber, who is unfit to play.
•Geertruida's loan to Sunderland will not become permanent.
•Netherlands starts their World Cup campaign on June 14.
•He has 21 caps for the national team.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig's loanee Geertruida gets late World Cup call by Netherlands

What they're saying

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Ronald Koeman made a late call for RB Leipzig loanee Lutsharel Geertruida to join the Netherlands squad for the World Cup. The 25-year-old is set to return to his parent club as Sunderland aren't will...
— Yahoo Sports

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