Without playing against Algeria (0-1), the suspended Denzel Dumfries (30) got even better. The veteran of the Dutch national team, coveted by Real Madrid, who was medically examined by the Royal Dutch on the day of the 2026 World Cup farewell match, appears to be an indispensable link in Ronald Koeman’s team, both defensively and offensively. Although, even in the absence of Dumfries and with the poorly playing Mats Wieffer as his replacement, the Netherlands should have taken a good distance within twenty minutes.

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