Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands must fight harder

By Enitan Abdultawab
For many football fans, the Netherlands remains one of Europe’s most consistent yet heartbreak-prone football nations, often producing world-class talents without ever fully sealing a World Cup triumph.
From Johan Cruyff’s era to this modern generation that possesses stellar footballers, the Oranje have built a reputation for attacking football, tactical intelligence, and near misses on the biggest stage.
2022 was supposed to be a fairytale year having inspired a comeback against Argentina in the quarter-finals in the dying minutes. However, they could not capitalise on the comeback inspiration as they later lost to the eventual champions in the penalty shootout...