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King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Ariane watched the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in Houston, then flew to Kansas City to see Curaçao earn their first World Cup point against Ecuador. The king noted it was a special day supporting both teams.
A gallery of the top images from Matchday 10 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden, Germany's last-gasp victory, and Japan's 4-0 triumph.
Cody Gakpo and Ayase Ueda each scored a brace and an assist in Matchday 10 of the FIFA World Cup Fantasy game. Gakpo led all scorers with 19 points, while Ueda earned 18 points. Germany's Deniz Undav also impressed with a 14-point haul off the bench.
Virgil van Dijk praised the Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, calling the performance 'outstanding.' The captain highlighted the team's defensive solidity and attacking quality, while also addressing the earlier draw with Japan.
Crysencio Summerville has scored two goals in two World Cup games, making him a player to watch in the summer transfer market. Cody Gakpo also scored a brace today.
Brian Brobbey scored two consecutive goals to give the Netherlands the lead in a FIFA World Cup match.
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored twice as the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1, virtually guaranteeing a place in the World Cup round of 32.
Cody Gakpo scored the 100th goal of the World Cup, netting his second of the match to put the Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.
Brian Brobbey scored two goals in the first half of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Sweden. The content was originally available to UK users only.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman remains confident despite a disappointing opening draw against Japan. As Oranje prepare to face Sweden, Koeman emphasizes courage, possession, and defensive solidity while acknowledging the need for better decision-making in attack.
Former Netherlands teammates Edwin van der Sar and Aron Winter join the FIFA Podcast to reminisce about the 1994 World Cup in the US, their quarterfinal loss to Brazil, and the quality of players like Dennis Bergkamp.
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has apologised after saying Japan players 'all look alike' during a World Cup match. The remark, made while working as a pundit for NOS TV, drew criticism from anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out.
Jürgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk met in the United States during the World Cup, as shown in a photo shared on social media.
Jordan Pickford joins Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith from England camp ahead of their opening game. New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe also discusses tournament life and preparations for their match against Iran. Former Netherlands defender Mario Melchiot reflects on the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan and Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao.
Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in their Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
Curacao, a Caribbean island smaller than the Isle of Man with a population of 158,000, is set to become the smallest nation by size and population to participate in a World Cup. Despite being part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the island's team, largely composed of Dutch-born players, will face Germany, Ecuador, and Ivory Coast in Group E.
