{"id":1712,"date":"2026-06-10T01:19:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T22:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/netherlands-confirm-jurrien-timber-ruled-out-of-2026-world-cup-with-groin-injury\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T01:19:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T22:19:22","slug":"netherlands-confirm-jurrien-timber-ruled-out-of-2026-world-cup-with-groin-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/netherlands-confirm-jurrien-timber-ruled-out-of-2026-world-cup-with-groin-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands Confirm Jurrien Timber Ruled Out of 2026 World Cup With Groin Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal centre-back Jurrien Timber will not be available for the 2026 World Cup after the Netherlands were unable to get him back from a groin problem in time, the Dutch football authorities confirmed. The 24-year-old was ruled out on medical grounds, ending his tournament hopes before Group F begins.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutch FA said Timber\u2019s recovery has not reached a sufficient level to allow participation in a \u201cmedically responsible\u201d way. In practical terms, that means he is not considered fit enough to compete at the highest level over the tournament period.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Jurrien Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup due to an inability to recover from a groin injury.<\/li>\n<li>The Dutch FA cited lack of progress to participate in a \u201cmedically responsible\u201d manner.<\/li>\n<li>His withdrawal comes before the Netherlands\u2019 Group F schedule in North America.<\/li>\n<li>Netherlands\u2019 Group F opponents are Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.<\/li>\n<li>Lutsharel Geertruida is set to replace Timber in Ronald Koeman\u2019s squad.<\/li>\n<li>The Netherlands begin their campaign against Japan in Dallas on Sunday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Timber\u2019s absence is a significant loss for Ronald Koeman\u2019s side as they prepare for their Group F campaign in North America. The Netherlands will take on Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, and losing a key defender adds pressure to their back-line before the matches get underway.<\/p>\n<p>Timber\u2019s injury issues had already been affecting his season, with the groin problem troubling him during the closing stages of Arsenal\u2019s Premier League title-winning run. Despite that, he featured for 54 minutes in Arsenal\u2019s Champions League final loss to Paris St Germain on penalties on May 30.<\/p>\n<p>Koeman will now reshape his defensive options, with Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida coming into the squad to replace Timber. 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