The Latest Breaking News from Netherlands

The Surprising Nation With the Worst World Cup Penalty Shootout Record—And Why it Could Matter

The dreaded shootout is often the deciding factor in tournament soccer.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11

Netherlands vs Japan: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Dutch face tough Group E opener against Samurai Blue side who beat England at Wembley

Evening Standard · Jun 11

Seven Predictions for the 2026 World Cup Group Stage

There are more nations and matches than ever before in the initial phase.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 10

Who works the hardest in Europe? The countries with the longest and shortest working weeks

People in some European countries work nearly eight hours more a week than those in others, according to Eurostat. Experts point to collective bargaining, part-time work and economic structure as key drivers of the gap.

Euronews · Jun 10

Curacao, the tiny nation ready to paint the World Cup blue

With a population of just 155,000 people, Curacao will be the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup this summer. FourFourTwo visited the island to find out how they've made it

FourFourTwo · Jun 9

2026 World Cup Winner: Odds, Predictions With France, Argentina and Spain Among Favorites

Spain and France are widely viewed as the leading contenders to win this year’s World Cup, but there are plenty of outside challengers capable of making a serious run.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

‘We are cheering on five teams’: how Rotterdam will turn more than orange for World Cup

From Curaçao and Cape Verde to Morocco and Turkey, fans reflect Dutch city where loyalties are shared, not divided

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9

Netherlands Key Player Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup With Injury

The Netherlands is expected to make a deep run this summer, but will have to do so without a key player.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8

Jurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup in blow for Netherlands

Timber has not recovered sufficiently from a groin injury

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Jurrien Timber: Netherlands confirm huge injury blow as Arsenal star ruled out of World Cup

Dutchman missed much of the Premier League run-in

Evening Standard · Jun 8