Netherlands World Cup 2026: Denzel Dumfries story, squad news and fixtures
The latest injury news and return dates for Netherlands players ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada and Mexico.
Total Injured Players
Long-term absences
Race against time
Short-term issues
Netherlands Injury List
Latest update: May 25, 2026| Player | Position | Injury | Severity | Expected Return | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender | Fitness Check | Doubtful | TBC | Doubtful | |
| Defender | Fitness Check | Doubtful | TBC | Doubtful |
Return dates are estimated and subject to change based on medical evaluations and recovery progress.
Player Injury Details
Expected Return Dates Timeline
TBC
TBC
How Injuries Could Impact Netherlands
Denzel Dumfries and Virgil van Dijk could affect Netherlands selection balance if the latest medical status does not improve before matchday.
Minor injuries are short-term by definition, and player status can improve after medical checks, training returns and squad updates.
Who Can Replace Them?
Denzel DumfriesNathan Ake / Jorrel Hato / Jurrien Timber
Virgil van DijkNathan Ake / Jorrel Hato / Jurrien Timber
FAQs
Are these return dates confirmed?
Only dates stated by an official team, FIFA, a club or the article source should be treated as confirmed.
Will the squad change if a player is injured?
Selection changes depend on the final squad rules, medical reports and the coach's match plan.