Jurrien Timber to miss World Cup 2026 due to injury

The Netherlands have suffered a setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defender Jurriën Timber was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury.

The Arsenal full-back had only recently returned from a two-month spell on the sidelines, featuring in the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.

“The 24-year-old defender has not recovered sufficiently from a groin injury to take part in the World Cup in a medically responsible manner.

“In consultation with the medical staff, it has therefore been decided that Timber will leave the national team’s pre-camp in New York after the game against Uzbekistan,” a team statement confirmed.

In response, head coach Ronald Koeman has drafted Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida as Timber’s replacement in the squad.

Netherlands are drawn in Group F alongside Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, and will open their World Cup campaign against Japan on June 14.

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