6 months Ago
Notable Excuses: Steijn and Brobbey Stayed Home
One of the more eye-catching omissions is Sem Steijn, Eredivisie top scorer with 31 for FC Twente on all fronts this season. Good form but the 23-year-old attacking midfielder wasn't included in Welington Ramos' squad.
On top of that, Brian Brobbey remains unavailable like he was in the last game. But his Ajax team-mate Wout Weghorst is in.
There is also a starting role for Jurriën Timber missing from the lineup. The Arsenal man is on the comeback trail from an ankle injury and recently underwent a minor operation.
2026, World Cup's Horizon
The Netherlands are in World Cup qualifying group G alongside Finland, Malta, Poland and Lithuania. All qualifiers will take place this year, with potential play-offs in the spring.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico, so the upcoming games could be crucial in Oranje's hopes of getting back there.
