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Nations League / Netherlands into quarterfinals as Germany hit record seven

Netherlands and Hungary went into the match tied on five points each and with the winner set to join Germany in ensuring their progress from Group A3 to the quarter-finals.

Indonesia go Dutch in pursuit of World Cup dreams

An Indonesian team under Dutch colonial rule sailed to France for the 1938 World Cup -- they lost their only game 6-0 and the country has not played at the tournament since.

Nations League / Dutch coach Koeman pleased with five-goal performance

The Dutch were 2-1 up at the break but allowed Bosnia back into the match at 3-2 with some 15 minutes remaining, only to go on and score two late goals for a convincing winning margin.

England ready to grasp shot at 'history' against the Dutch

England manager Gareth Southgate said the Three Lions are sensing their shot at history in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against a Netherlands side hitting their stride in Dortmund.

Gakpo shrugs off Liverpool struggles to spark Dutch run at Euro

Gakpo has shrugged off an indifferent season at club level to shine once more for his country on the biggest stage of a major international tournament.

From Koeman's free-kick to Euro 96: Five Netherlands v England clashes

There was a time when the two nations met regularly on the international stage, but the match in Dortmund will be just the second competitive game between the sides this century.

England Euros semi against Dutch a 'Premier League style' clash

Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven expects the Euro 2024 semi-final against England on Wednesday to be a Premier League-

Weghorst emerges as Dutch wildcard ahead of Euros semi

Weghorst burst into football's global consciousness with a stunning brace as a substitute against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final and is still devastating in that role.

Turkiye target 2026 as Ozcan and Calhanoglu express pride

Turkiye will target a deep run at the 2026 World Cup after leaving Euro 2024 with their heads held high, say midfield duo Salih Ozcan and Hakan Calhanoglu.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

Argentina's Scaloni guarded on Di Maria fitness for Dutch clash

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was guarded about whether Angel di Maria would be available for Friday's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands but said on Thrusday that every player who took the field would be fit.

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

Dutch, Argentines meet again with World Cup history in the air

Merely a glance at their iconic orange or blue and white striped shirts is enough to evoke memories of World Cups past and more history will surely be written on Friday when the Netherlands face Argentine in their quarter-final.

December 3, 2022
December 3, 2022

Netherlands 1-2 USA: What's your prediction?

The round of 16 kicks off with Group A champions Netherlands taking on the runners-up of Group B USA. 

December 3, 2022
December 3, 2022

Argentina, Netherlands eye quarters as World Cup last 16 kicks off

Australia take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in a David v Goliath World Cup showdown while the United States look to ambush the Netherlands as the World Cup knockout rounds get under way on Saturday.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Who can qualify?: Group A and B permutations

Qualification scenarios are shaping up as teams are eventfully poised after the completion of the second round of matches of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Netherlands 3-1 Ecuador: What’s your prediction?

With the Netherlands and Ecuador both coming off 2-0 wins in their openers, the meeting at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday carries added significance as it could decide who takes the top-spot in Group A.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

Dutch fans right to boycott World Cup: Van Gaal

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said Dutch fans who are boycotting the World Cup over human rights concern are right to do so but hopes that if his side get to next month's final they will at least watch the game on television.

November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022

Injured Depay and teenager Simons picked, Cillessen left out of Dutch World Cup squad

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal included injured Barcelona forward Memphis Depay and uncapped teenager Xavi Simons in his 26-man squad for the World Cup, but left out veteran goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

‘Minnows’ send a reminder

The Twenty20 World Cup in Australia has produced a series of shocks and the so-called minnows warn there are going to be more at future tournaments.

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

Netherlands defeat hard to swallow, says Bavuma

The Netherlands sent South Africa crashing out of the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday with a stunning 13-run victory in Adelaide which also propelled India into the semi-finals.