haarlemsdagbladJun 24, 2026, 07:55

Netherlands to know Thursday morning who they face if they finish first or second in group

The Dutch national football team will learn their potential knockout stage opponents on Thursday morning based on whether they finish first or second in their World Cup group. As the group stage concludes for several nations in groups A, B, and C, final standings will determine the matchups for the next round.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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