Jurrien Timber to miss FIFA World Cup 2026 due to injury
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Jurrien Timber, the Arsenal defender, will not participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to a groin injury sustained during the Champions League final. The Netherlands announced his replacement as Lutsharel Geertruida ahead of their opening match against Japan on June 14.
- 01Jurrien Timber suffered a groin injury during the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, 2026.
- 02Despite returning to play after a two-month absence, he has not recovered sufficiently to participate in the World Cup.
- 03The Netherlands national team confirmed Timber's withdrawal in a statement, prioritizing his health.
- 04Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland has been called up as Timber's replacement for the tournament.
- 05The Netherlands is grouped with Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia, starting their campaign on June 14.
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Jurrien Timber, the Arsenal defender, will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to a groin injury sustained during the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, 2026. After a two-month layoff, Timber returned to play but did not recover sufficiently to compete in the World Cup. The Netherlands national team announced his withdrawal on Monday, stating it was not medically responsible for him to participate. In light of this, Ronald Koeman has called up Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland to replace Timber. The Netherlands, placed in Group F alongside Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia, will kick off their World Cup campaign against Japan on June 14, 2026. This injury is a significant blow for the Dutch squad, as Timber was expected to play a crucial role in their defense during the tournament.
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