The Netherlands National Team Restores Full Lineup Before Facing Morocco.. Koeman Meets with Depay

The Netherlands national team returned to training with all its members, just one day after their 3-1 victory over Tunisia in the 2026 World Cup. The players who started the match engaged in recovery exercises, while the substitutes and those who came on as substitutes participated in a more intensive training session.

The training sessions saw the continuation of the rehabilitation program for midfielder Quinten Timber, who did not participate in the mini-matches as part of his recovery plan from the concussion he suffered last week before facing Sweden. The Dutch Football Association explained that his condition requires individual training at this stage.

The meeting held by coach Ronald Koeman with forward Memphis Depay during the training session also drew attention. Depay has only participated as a substitute in the World Cup so far, having suffered from physical issues during the preparation period for the tournament.

The Dutch national team will continue its training in Kansas City before traveling to Monterrey, Mexico, where it will face Morocco in the round of 16. The Netherlands faces a tough challenge, as it has not achieved any victory against a team ranked within the top 25 in the FIFA rankings since its win over the United States in the 2022 World Cup, having played 14 matches against teams in this category without a win, achieving six draws and eight losses.