Japan captain Wataru Endo retires from international football due to foot injury, dealing a major blow to World Cup campaign. Kaoru Mitoma also out. Team faces leadership void and midfield reshuffle.

The Netherlands beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in a chaotic friendly, but lost goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to injury. Jurriën Timber was also ruled out of the World Cup. Cody Gakpo scored two late penalties to secure the win.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a groin injury, a major blow for the Netherlands. Lutsharel Geertruida replaces him.

Injuries to Xavi Simons, Jerdy Schouten, and Frenkie de Jong have left coach Ronald Koeman with a depleted squad, forcing tough selection decisions for the 2026 World Cup.

Ronald Koeman's World Cup squad includes injury-risks Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber, along with 15 Premier League players, but omits a Liverpool star.

Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards is out of World Cup 2026 after tearing two ankle ligaments, compounding the USMNT's injury crisis ahead of the roster reveal.