The Oranje had high hopes but a spate of injuries has tempered expectations

Sweden, with their envied forward line, and Asian standouts Japan complete a competitive section

June 1 : The Netherlands consider themselves World Cup contenders but head for the 2026 finals with a squad that contains few of the outstanding individual stars and little of the…

Smallest nation to reach a World Cup will be guided by the oldest coach in Dick Advocaat

Julian Nagelsmann will rely on a Bayern-based core, but individual class is in worryingly short supply

The Oranje had high hopes but a spate of injuries has tempered expectations