Serbia - Netherlands

The opening fixture of Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup provided a classic game of two halves, as the Netherlands and Japan played out a pulsating 2-2 draw

The Netherlands will lift the FIFA World Cup trophy in 2026. Intrigued? Skeptical? You have every right to be, but you might want to hold your judgment. This prediction comes courtesy of Joachim Klement—a man whose forecasts have earned serious attention.

The 24-year-old has failed to recover in time from a groin injury

Notably absent from the final selection are injured stars

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Diego Maradona was deemed too raw to feature for the hosts at the 1978 World Cup. In hindsight, that might have been a blessing.

Mikel Oyarzabal delivered a standout performance

The legendary forward has previously been part of the Netherlands coaching staff on two separate occasions

The win guarantees the Netherlands first place in Group G

Six fixtures across three European groups headline today’s World Cup 2026 qualifying schedule

Netherlands delivered a commanding performance

Serbia are on the hunt for a new head coach

Juventus midfielder has received a late call-up to the Netherlands national team