Netherlands have to do without Jurrien Timber

Jurrien Timber cannot play in the World Cup due to a groin injury

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The Netherlands will have to do without defender Jurrien Timber at the World Cup.

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08.06.2026, 20:59•08.06.2026, 21:13

The 24-year-old from English champions and Champions League finalists Arsenal has not recovered sufficiently from a groin injury, according to a statement from the Dutch FA. Lutsharel Geertruida, Granit Xhaka's team-mate at Sunderland, has been called up to replace Jurrien Timber.

The Netherlands will start the World Cup on June 14 with a match against Japan. Their other group opponents are Tunisia and Sweden.

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