THE CONTENDERS - Wounded Dutch still dangerous
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June 18, 2026
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The Dutch have come into this World Cup a little understrengthed, with key players Jurrien Timber, Xavi Simons, and Matthijs de Ligt all ruled out through injury.
But their No. 8 world ranking must not be scoffed at.
In their first game against Japan, they were twice pegged back in a 2-2 draw that suggests they could be in for a fight. But that fight isn’t new for them.
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