Netherlands in Uzbekistan Test in New York: Last Rehearsal Before the World Cup
The Netherlands National Football Team faces Uzbekistan in New York today in their last preparation match before the 2026 World Cup. The match to be played at Icahn Stadium is the last serious rehearsal for the Oranje under Ronald Koeman before the World Cup opening match against Japan. Netherlands had been surprisingly defeated 1-0 by Algeria in Rotterdam in their last preparation match; therefore, the fans expect a satisfactory performance from the team. The match also carries the feature of being the first encounter between the two countries at the national team level.