- Jul 5
Racist abuse surges at 2026 World Cup: Swiss and Dutch players targeted, FIFA reports 11% of insulting posts are racist
FIFA says racist comments now make up 11% of abusive online posts during the tournament, a three-point rise from 2022. Switzerland's FA disabled comments after its opening draw, and Dutch players blocked their accounts following a penalty shootout loss.
- Jun 20
Netherlands overwhelm Sweden 5-1 as Brobbey and Gakpo each score twice
A first-half brace from Brian Brobbey and two more goals by Cody Gakpo powered the Netherlands to a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden at NRG Stadium, sending the Oranje to the top of World Cup Group F.
- Jun 20
Netherlands thrash Sweden 5-1 in Houston as Brobbey and Gakpo both score twice
The Netherlands stormed to a 5-1 victory over Sweden in Houston, taking control of World Cup Group 6 with four points from two matches.
- Jun 14
Netherlands held to 2-2 draw by Japan in World Cup Group F thriller
A late header from Daichi Kamada secured a 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener at AT&T Stadium, continuing Japan’s run of strong results against European opponents.
- Jun 14
Netherlands and Japan share points in 2-2 World Cup group-stage draw after Kamada's late header
Daichi Kamada's 89th-minute header gave Japan a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in a World Cup group-stage match that saw four second-half goals.
- Jun 14
Kamada equaliser in 89th minute denies Netherlands as Japan fight back twice in 2-2 World Cup opener
Daichi Kamada struck in the 89th minute as Japan twice came from behind to earn a point against the Netherlands in the Group F opener in Dallas.
- Jun 14
Netherlands let slip late equaliser as Japan hold them to 2-2 draw in World Cup Group F opener
The Netherlands twice led in their World Cup Group F opener but Daichi Kamada's 89th-minute header earned Japan a 2-2 draw at Dallas Stadium, leaving the group wide open.
