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Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber are included in the Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup 2026 squad despite fitness concerns.<\/p>\n
Key points<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dutch World Cup history<\/p>\n
The Netherlands are the most successful nation never to win the World Cup, with three runner-up finishes (1974, 1978, 2010) and two semi-final appearances.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Depay’s fitness concerns<\/p>\n
Memphis Depay, the Netherlands’ all-time top scorer with 55 goals, has struggled with thigh and calf injuries and made only two substitute appearances for Corinthians in two months.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Timber’s return to form<\/p>\n
Jurrien Timber, who missed 14 Arsenal games due to a groin injury, has returned to training ahead of the Champions League final.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Koeman’s squad balance<\/p>\n
Ronald Koeman has named a well-balanced squad for the World Cup, including uncapped players Crysencio Summerville and Robin Roefs, but omitting veteran Stefan de Vrij and Jeremie Frimpong.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Group F opponents<\/p>\n
The Netherlands are drawn in Group F alongside Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden for the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Key statistics<\/p>\n
3<\/p>\n
Netherlands’ World Cup runner-up finishes<\/p>\n
55<\/p>\n
Depay’s goals for the Netherlands<\/p>\n
14<\/p>\n
Timber’s missed Arsenal games due to injury<\/p>\n
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