The anticipation is sometimes just as much fun as the tournament itself. This not only applies to decorating the streets, but also when it comes to the Oranje’s chances. Both Hoogstra and Diederich do not expect a world title for the selection of national coach Ronald Koeman.
Semi-final
Diederich: “We have a good collective, but countries like Spain, France and Germany are stronger than us. I see us more as an outsider. If everyone stays fit and with a bit of luck, we will reach the semi-finals.”
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