Cut straight to the action with the latest highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Release date: 20 June 2026

As the clock ticks down to the Netherlands' opening World Cup match, the country is gripped once more by orange fever.

Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the World Cup on Monday because of a groin issue that had limited the 24-year-old Arsenal standout since mid-March. Timber managed to play 55 minutes for Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain just over a week ago.

The Netherlands meets Uzbekistan on Monday at Icahn Stadium in New York City for their final tune-up before the World Cup.

A late winner from Amber Barrett gives the Republic of Ireland a dramatic 3-2 win over the Netherlands in their World Cup qualifier at a rain-lashed Cork.

Netherlands will head into the World Cup on the back of a win, but they have not scored from open play in any of their last three games.