As the clock ticks down to the Netherlands' opening World Cup match, the country is gripped once more by orange fever.

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Jurriën Timber has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup with a groin injury, the Netherlands have announced. The Arsenal full-back last appeared as a substitute during the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Netherlands meets Uzbekistan on Monday at Icahn Stadium in New York City for their final tune-up before the World Cup.

Netherlands will head into the World Cup on the back of a win, but they have not scored from open play in any of their last three games.

The Netherlands will be eager to end their FIFA World Cup title drought when the 2026 edition of the biggest sporting event begins on Friday (IST).