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NGSports13 days ago

Jurrien Timber to miss World Cup 2026 due to injury

Netherlands defender Jurriën Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to an ongoing groin injury. Timber, who recently returned from a two-month absence, will not participate in the tournament as medical staff deemed it unsafe for him to play. The Dutch national team has named Lutsharel Geertruida as his replacement. The Netherlands are scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against Japan on June 14.

Source document: Team Statement from the Dutch National Team

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Vanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter13 days ago
Jurrien Timber to miss World Cup 2026 due to injury

Netherlands defender Jurriën Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to an ongoing groin injury. Timber, who recently returned from a two-month absence, will not participate in the tournament as medical staff deemed it unsafe for him to play. The Dutch national team has named Lutsharel Geertruida as his replacement. The Netherlands are scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against Japan on June 14.

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