Holland will conclude World Cup 2026 Preparations on Monday evening include a very exciting final friendly match against Uzbekistan, which is participating for the first time in the tournament.
Ronald Koeman’s side head into the match in need of a morale boost after a series of very disappointing warm-up results. A disappointing 1-1 draw with Ecuador was followed by a scoreless 1-0 defeat to Algeria on Wednesday, raising serious question marks over the Dutch side.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan stands on the crest of a historic wave as it prepares for its first-ever World Cup finals appearance.
Now under the leadership of Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro, the White Wolves saw an impressive six-game unbeaten run at the hands of hosts Canada with a 2-0 defeat earlier this week.
The Netherlands will face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F, while World Cup newcomers Uzbekistan will face Portugal, DR Congo and Colombia in Group K.
Team news for the Netherlands-Uzbekistan match
Top scorer Memphis Depay has been included in the Netherlands World Cup squad after doubts over his fitness and needs some minutes in his legs so should play, while Arsenal full-back Jurian Temper is also aiming to return to full health.
Denzel Dumfries should return to the squad as he prepares to complete his move to Real Madrid.
Uzbekistan will have Manchester City player Abdulkadir Khosanov in central defence.
The expected lineup for the Netherlands-Uzbekistan match
Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Ake; De Jong, Grafenbrech, Reynders; Somerville, Depay, Jacobo
Uzbekistan: Yusupov; Sayfiev, Abdullaev, Khosanov, Ashurmatov, Nasrullaev; Fezulayev, Hamrubekov, Shukurov, Uronov; Shomurodov
Where to watch the Netherlands-Uzbekistan match: TV and online broadcast
The match is not currently scheduled to be available to watch in the UK.
Predict the result of the Netherlands and Uzbekistan match
This will not be an easy test for the Dutch, but they must regain enough fitness and fitness to win.
Netherlands 2-0 Uzbekistan
