Netherlands use pressure to drive bid for elusive World Cup triumph (opens original article in a new tab)

The Netherlands are under self-imposed pressure to achieve World Cup success in 2026, having reached three previous finals without winning. They will face Japan in their opening Group F match.

• Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman says the team is under self-imposed pressure to succeed in the 2026 World Cup
• The Dutch have reached three World Cup finals but never won the tournament
• Netherlands will face Japan in their Group F opening match on Sunday