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Matthijs de Ligt: Man Utd's five-man defence plays like a back four

Matthijs de Ligt's resurgence at club level has propelled him back into the Netherlands national team, almost a year after his previous appearance.

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European WC qualifiers erupt as Germany, Netherlands and Croatia deliver big finishes

A dramatic night across Europe saw Germany and the Netherlands seal their 2026 World Cup places with emphatic wins, while Croatia produced a stirring comeback and Poland rescued themselves late on in Malta.

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World Cup qualifiers: Germany march on, Netherlands held, Croatia and Malta win

Germany's 2-0 win in Luxembourg, the Netherlands' 1-1 draw in Poland, and Slovakia's dramatic late victory over Northern Ireland headlined a crucial night in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Thomas Frank unfazed by Real Madrid links as Micky Van de Ven shines for Tottenham

Thomas Frank insists he remains calm about Micky van de Ven's future at Tottenham Hotspur, even as the Dutch defender's standout form draws attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs.

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Dutch firepower, Nordic shocks, and Tartan grit light up matchday 8

As the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup heated up on a pulsating Sunday, the Netherlands unleashed a goal frenzy to tighten their grip on Group G, while Denmark and Scotland jostled for supremacy in Group C.

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Memphis Depay becomes Netherlands' all-time leading goalscorer in win over Lithuania

Memphis Depay etched his name into Dutch football history on Sunday, becoming the Netherlands' all-time top scorer with a match-winning brace in a hard-fought 3-2 World Cup qualifying victory over Lithuania in Kaunas.

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