In 2026, it seems that odd upset, that rare jig in the spotlight, too may not come their way as they prepare to face the hosts and the tournament favourites, India, in their last group game – and in all likelihood, their last game of the tournament. But it is yet another opportunity to showcase that even if their exploits go missing at home, they are being watched. “Soccer is the main sport and we probably will never get to that level, but for us it’s just promoting the game and hopefully our performances can help grow that game in the Netherlands,” Scott Edwards, the Netherlands skipper said, on Tuesday.
