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Next Game: Tunisia vs. Netherlands - Friday, June 26 at 12am in World Cup
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Man United transfer news: Premier League striker 'admired' by Michael Carrick after impressive World Cup performance
Manchester United are reportedly strong admirers of a Premier League striker, who has impressed so far at the 2026 World Cup, fuelling speculation he could earn a move.01:02
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Netherlands predicted XI vs. Tunisia: Possible lineup for World Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at how Netherlands could line up for their Group F clash with Tunisia at the World Cup on Thursday night.19:40
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Tunisia predicted XI vs. Netherlands: Possible lineup for World Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at how Tunisia could line up for their Group F clash with Netherlands at the World Cup on Thursday night.19:40
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Preview:Tunisia vs Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups | 2026 World Cup
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Tunisia and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.18:13
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World Cup 2026 news today: Live updates including as Lamine Yamal emulates Pele in Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on June 21, including the latest updates, reaction and build-up.Jun 21, 08:34
Netherlands 5-1 Sweden player ratings: Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey put Oranje one step from knockouts at World Cup 2026
Sports Mole provides player ratings after Netherlands secure a statement 5-1 win over Sweden in Group F at World Cup 2026.Jun 20, 20:48
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Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Not Brian Brobbey - this is Ronald Koeman's most important World Cup player
Following the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup win over Sweden, Ronald Koeman's most important player becomes obvious - it's not Cody Gakpo or Brian Brobbey.Jun 20, 20:41
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Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Gakpo joins exclusive group as Liverpool forward makes statement after Victor Munoz signing
Cody Gakpo reminds Liverpool of his attacking talents with a brace in the Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 20, 20:06
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Saturday's World Cup predictions and previews including Germany vs. Ivory Coast
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including Germany against Ivory Coast.Jun 20, 00:05
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Team News: Netherlands vs. Sweden injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between Netherlands and Sweden.Jun 19, 18:00
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Netherlands vs. Sweden: Virgil Van Dijk's international career on the line in pivotal World Cup Group F showdown
Virgil van Dijk's international career with the Netherlands will be on the line when Oranje face in-form Sweden in a pivotal World Cup showdown in Group F on Saturday evening.Jun 19, 13:54
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Netherlands vs. Sweden: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Netherlands and Sweden.Jun 19, 12:05
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Netherlands vs. Sweden: Predicted Holland XI for World Cup clash including Memphis Depay decision
Sports Mole looks at how Netherlands could line up in Saturday's 2026 World Cup clash with Sweden.Jun 18, 15:32
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Netherlands vs. Sweden: Predicted XI for Graham Potter's side in fascinating 2026 World Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at how Sweden could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Netherlands.Jun 18, 15:31
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Preview:Netherlands vs Sweden - prediction, team news, lineups | 2026 World Cup
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between Netherlands and Sweden, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 18, 15:09
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Netherlands vs. Sweden: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of 2026 World Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the Nethelands and Sweden.Jun 18, 09:55
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Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Crysencio Summerville stars but Ronald Koeman's late changes open up Sweden selection headache
After the Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their World Cup 2026 Group F opener, Sports Mole takes a look at Crysencio Summerville's standout display and what Ronald Koeman's costly substitutions mean for his Sweden selection.Jun 15, 02:00
Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch create World Cup history for Liverpool but concerns remain
Virgil van Dijk's goal for the Netherlands against Japan on Sunday created history for Liverpool at the World Cup, but concerns about the Dutch team remain.Jun 15, 00:32
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Netherlands 2-2 Japan player ratings: Bart Verbruggen disappoints as Daichi Kamada rescues late point
Sports Mole provides player ratings from the 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan in World Cup Group F.Jun 14, 23:34
Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Crysencio Summerville makes major transfer statement amid PSG interest
The Netherlands's 2-2 World Cup draw with Japan saw Crysencio Summerville score a brilliant goal which shows just why the likes of Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing the West Ham United star.Jun 14, 23:19
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