The Netherlands will wrap up their 2026 World Cup preparations on Monday evening with a highly intriguing final warm-up clash against tournament debutants Uzbekistan.Ronald Koemans side head into the encounter in need of a morale booster following a highly frustrating run of warm-up results. A disappointing 1-1 draw with Ecuador was followed by a toothless 1-0 defeat to Algeria on Wednesday, raising serious question marks over the Dutch side.Uzbekistan, meanwhile, are riding the crest of a historic wave as they prepare for their first-ever appearance at a World Cup finals.Now under the stewardship of Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro, the White Wolves saw an impressive six-match unbeaten streak ended by co-hosts Canada in a 2-0 defeat earlier this week.The Dutch will face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F, while World Cup newcomers Uzbekistan are up against Portugal, DR Congo and Colombia in Group K.Table of ContentsTeam news for Netherlands v UzbekistanPredicted line-ups for Netherlands v UzbekistanWhere to watch Netherlands v Uzbekistan: TV and online streamsPrediction for Netherlands v UzbekistanTeam news for Netherlands v UzbekistanLeading scorer Memphis Depay made the Dutch World Cup squad after fitness doubts and needs some minutes in his legs so should play, while Arsenal full-back Jurrien Timber is also working his way back to full health.Denzel Dumfries should come back into the side as he prepares to seal a move to Real Madrid.Uzbekistan will have Manchester City man Abdukodir Khusanov at the heart of defence.Predicted line-ups for Netherlands v UzbekistanNetherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Ake; De Jong, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Summerville, Depay, GakpoUzbekistan: Yusupov; Sayfiev, Abdullaev, Khusanov, Ashurmatov, Nasrullaev; Fayzullaev, Hamrobekov, Shukurov, Uronov; ShomurodovWhere to watch Netherlands v Uzbekistan: TV and online streamsThe match is not currently scheduled to be available to watch in the UK.Prediction for Netherlands v UzbekistanThis will not be an easy test for the Dutch but they should find their fitness and form enough to come through and take a win.Netherlands 2-0 Uzbekistan Topics Netherlands National Football Team Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read England 1-0 New Zealand: Report, result, goals from World Cup 2026 friendly as Harry Kane settles brilliant workout in international friendly Ben Miller 7th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: USA 1-2 Germany report, result, goals as Sane and Havertz score either side of spectacular Antonee Robinson strike in friendly Ben Miller 6th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Bolivia 0-4 Scotland report, result, goals as Adams scores twice and McTominay shows incredible level in friendly thrashing Ben Miller 6th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Brazil vs Egypt friendly confirmed teams and full line ups with Alisson, Casemiro, Vinicius Junior and Raphinha among starters, TV channel, live online stream and stats Ben Miller 7th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Bolivia vs Scotland friendly confirmed teams and full line ups as McTominay starts, TV channel, live online stream and stats Ben Miller 6th June, 2026 England vs New Zealand live: World Cup 2026 friendly confirmed teams and full line ups as Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins start, TV channel, live online stream and stats Ben Miller 6th June, 2026
