Netherlands Defender Jurriën Timber Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup
Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber, 24, has been officially ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a persistent groin injury. Despite returning for Arsenal’s Champions League final win over PSG, Dutch medical staff deemed him unfit. He leaves the team’s New York camp after a friendly against Uzbekistan. Coach Ronald Koeman replaced him with Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida. The Netherlands, now based in Kansas City, open Group F against Japan on June 14 in Dallas.
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Quinten Timber Ruled Out of World Cup Match Against Sweden Due to Concussion
Dutch midfielder Quinten Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup Group F match against Sweden on Saturday after suffering a mild concussion during a training session, the team announced on Thursday. His twin brother, Jurrien, had already been forced to miss the tournament due to a groin injury. The 25-year-old Timber, who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, was an unused substitute in the Netherlands' 2-2 draw against Japan in the opening match. The concussion occurred following a collision during Thursday's training, and medical staff decided he would not be available for selection. Jurrien Timber had joined the national team late after Arsenal's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final but withdrew before a friendly against Uzbekistan in New York.
FútbolArsenal's Jurrien Timber Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup with Holland Due to Groin Injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands due to a groin injury sustained in March. The 24-year-old returned to training and played over 50 minutes in the Champions League final defeat to PSG, but was not deemed fit enough for Ronald Koeman's squad. The Dutch football federation confirmed the decision, stating Timber had not recovered sufficiently for medically responsible participation. Timber expressed his devastation on Instagram, calling it 'difficult to accept' and wishing his teammates well. Lutscharel Geertruida of Sunderland has been named as his replacement. Timber was with the national team in New York for pre-camp and had participated in the pre-competition photoshoot, but will leave after the friendly against Uzbekistan. His twin brother Quinten, who plays for Marseille, remains in the squad.
Mirror - FootballWorld Cup 2026: Holland Hit by Major Injury Woes as Timber Ruled Out and Verbruggen Doubtful
Just before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the Netherlands national team faces significant injury concerns. Superstar defender Jurrien Timber (24) has been officially ruled out of the tournament due to a persistent groin injury, failing to recover in time despite playing in the Champions League final. Additionally, regular goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (23) is a doubt after being forced off during a friendly against Uzbekistan with a hip/back injury following a collision. National coach Ronald Koeman confirmed Verbruggen will undergo further examination. Lutsharel Geertruida has been called up to replace Timber. The Dutch squad is already depleted, with Matthijs de Ligt, Stefan de Vrij, Jerdy Schouten, and Xavi Simons also missing the tournament due to various injuries. Holland opens its World Cup campaign against Japan.
BILD - SportFIFA World Cup 2026: Netherlands Defender Jurrien Timber Ruled Out; Lutsharel Geertruida Called Up
The Netherlands national team announced on June 8, 2026, that Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to insufficient recovery from a groin injury suffered in March. Timber, 24, played 55 minutes in the Champions League final but was deemed not fit enough by medical staff. He will leave the team's pre-camp in New York after a warm-up match against Uzbekistan. Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida has been called up as his replacement. Timber had a strong season with Arsenal, scoring four goals and adding seven assists in 44 appearances, helping the club win the Premier League title and reach the Champions League and League Cup finals. The Netherlands will open their World Cup campaign on June 14 against Japan in Dallas, followed by matches against Sweden and Tunisia.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Netherlands Suffers Another Injury Blow as Goalkeeper Verbruggen Hurt in Friendly
The Netherlands national football team faced another injury setback during a World Cup preparation friendly against Uzbekistan on Monday. Arsenal full-back Jurriën Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup and will be replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida (Sunderland). During the match, which the Netherlands won 2-1 thanks to a double penalty from Cody Gakpo, starting goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (Brighton) was substituted in the 67th minute after a heavy fall while attempting to catch a cross. He showed visible signs of hip pain and went to the locker room. Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen) replaced him. It remains unclear if the substitution was precautionary or due to a serious injury. The Netherlands will debut in the World Cup on June 14 against Japan.
FútbolNetherlands Replace Injured Jurrien Timber with Lutsharel Geertruida for World Cup
The Netherlands national football team has replaced Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber with Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida on their World Cup roster due to an ongoing injury. Timber suffered a groin injury in March that forced him to miss several months of the domestic season, making him unavailable for international duty. The substitution was confirmed by the Dutch football federation ahead of the tournament.
Yardbarker: SoccerArsenal's Jurrien Timber Ruled Out of World Cup Due to Groin Injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been officially ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after the Netherlands decided not to risk his ongoing groin injury. The 24-year-old, who can play across the backline, missed much of the Premier League run-in and was initially named to Ronald Koeman's squad despite his injury issues. However, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed that Timber had not recovered sufficiently to participate in the tournament in a medically responsible manner. He will leave the national team's pre-camp in New York after a friendly against Uzbekistan. Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida has been called up as his replacement. Timber signed for Arsenal from Ajax for £34 million in 2023 and was injured on his debut, missing much of that season. He returned for Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to Paris St Germain last month but has now been ruled out of the World Cup. The Netherlands are drawn in a group with Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia.
Mirror - FootballJurrien Timber Ruled Out of World Cup Due to Injury
The Dutch national team will be without Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber for the upcoming World Cup. Timber has been ruled out due to an injury, a significant blow to the squad. The news comes as a surprise given that Timber recently played in the Champions League final for Arsenal. His absence leaves a gap in the Netherlands' defense as they prepare for the tournament.
kicker Fußball NewsNetherlands' Jurrien Timber Out of World Cup with Groin Injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign due to a groin injury, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) announced. Timber, 24, had been sidelined since mid-March but returned for the Champions League final on 30 May as a substitute. Despite Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stating Timber was fit to play, the KNVB determined he had not recovered sufficiently to participate in the tournament in a medically responsible manner. Timber will leave the national team's pre-camp in New York after a friendly against Uzbekistan. He has 23 caps for the Netherlands, making his debut in June 2021. Coach Ronald Koeman has called up Lutsharel Geertruida, 25, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig, as his replacement. The Netherlands open their Group F campaign against Japan on 14 June, followed by matches against Sweden and Tunisia.
BBC SportNetherlands Defender Jurrien Timber Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup Due to Groin Injury
Arsenal and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a persistent groin injury, according to a report from Yardbarker Soccer. The injury has prevented Timber from being available for national team selection. Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has responded by calling up a replacement from Sunderland, though the specific player's name is not fully detailed in the article. The news comes just days before the tournament, which is scheduled to begin in 2026. Timber's absence is a significant blow to the Dutch defense, as he is a key player for both club and country. The article was published on June 8, 2026.
Yardbarker: SoccerJurriën Timber Ruled Out of World Cup for Netherlands Due to Groin Injury
Arsenal full-back Jurriën Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands national team due to a persistent groin problem that has limited the 24-year-old since mid-March. Despite playing 55 minutes in Arsenal's Champions League final victory over PSG on May 30, Dutch team doctors determined he is not fit to compete in the tournament. The Netherlands announced Timber will leave the national team camp in New York after a friendly against Uzbekistan. He is replaced by Sunderland full-back Lutsharel Geertruida, who was on coach Ronald Koeman's reserve list. The Dutch team will base themselves in Kansas City, Missouri, and open their World Cup campaign on June 14 against Japan in Dallas, followed by matches against Sweden and Tunisia.
FútbolJurriën Timber Withdraws from World Cup with Netherlands Due to Groin Injury
The Dutch football federation announced on Monday that Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber (24 years old, 11 caps, 1 goal) will not participate in the World Cup with the Netherlands due to insufficient recovery from a groin injury. Timber had previously been injured in mid-March with an ankle issue but returned for the Champions League final against PSG, where he played as a substitute. However, a subsequent groin injury prevented his full recovery. He joins Xavi Simons, Matthijs De Ligt, and Stefan De Vrij on the list of Dutch withdrawals. To fill the gap, coach Ronald Koeman called up Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida (26 years old, 20 caps).
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuNetherlands' Jurriën Timber Withdraws from 2026 World Cup, Replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida
The Netherlands national football team has announced that defender Jurriën Timber will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a groin injury. The 24-year-old Arsenal player failed to recover sufficiently to participate safely. After consultation with medical staff, Timber left the team's preparation camp in New York following a match against Uzbekistan. Head coach Ronald Koeman has called up Lutsharel Geertruida, who plays for Sunderland, as his replacement. The Dutch squad, now based in Kansas, maintains its full complement of 26 players. The Netherlands are scheduled to face Japan on June 14 in their opening World Cup match.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertDutch Official: Timber Misses 2026 World Cup Due to Groin Injury
The Dutch national team officially announced on June 8 that defender Jurriën Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup. The 24-year-old has not sufficiently recovered from a groin injury to participate in a medically responsible manner. After consulting with the medical team, it was decided that Timber will leave the national team's reserve camp in New York following the match against Uzbekistan. Head coach Ronald Koeman has called up Sunderland's Luzharel Hertleida as a replacement, bringing the Dutch squad at the Kansas base camp back to 26 players.
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