Netherlands are without injury woes but watch Kansas City weather

FootballSports
25 Jun 2026 • 6:21 AM MYT
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The Netherlands will field their strongest line-up in their final World Cup group match against Tunisia on Thursday.

Head coach Ronald Koeman will also be able to call on Quinten Timber and Frenkie de Jong, who have recently been carrying knocks, for the clash with the eliminated Eagles of Carthage.

After four points from their first two matches, Koeman is confident as the Dutch look near certain to go through to the last 32.

"We have ambitions and want to win the tournament," said the 1988 European champion. "But we look from game to game and will not underestimate anyone. Not Tunisia either. They will want to bow out of the World Cup well."

Thunderstorms are forecast in Kansas City at kick-off time. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected.

As with the France v Iraq game in Philadelphia, the match could be interrupted.

"We will see what happens. You can influence a lot, but not the weather," Koeman said.

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