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Timber Out of World Cup, Geertruida Called Up
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Timber Out of World Cup, Geertruida Called Up

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Jurrien Timber, an Arsenal defender, has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to a muscular injury.
  • Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has called up Lutsharel Geertruida as Timber's replacement.
  • The Dutch team will debut in the tournament against Japan on Sunday.

Jurrien Timber, a defender for English club Arsenal, will miss the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover from a muscular problem. The decision was made after consultations between all parties involved, including the medical staff of the Dutch national team.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has summoned Lutsharel Geertruida of Sunderland to replace Timber. Geertruida is expected to join the squad upon their return to Kansas, following a friendly match in New York against Uzbekistan on Monday. The Netherlands secured a 2-1 victory in that match, with Cody Gakpo scoring twice from penalties, the last one in the 98th minute while the team was playing with ten men after Guus Til was sent off.

Timber's absence is a significant blow for the Dutch team as they prepare for the tournament. The Netherlands is scheduled to play its opening match against Japan in Dallas on Sunday. The team's performance will now depend on how the remaining players adapt to this unexpected change in the squad.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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