(GROUP I:)
(Netherlands vs Ukraine)
(Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, USA)
(Date: June 27th, 2026)
(Time: 17:00)
It was a cool, breezy evening at the Lincoln Financial Field in USA, perfect for football.
There were over 69,000 fans in attendance.
Group I had grown into one of the tightest in the tournament. The Netherlands came into this match having already secured 6 points, while Ukraine sat on 4, needing just a draw to confirm progression.
But the Dutch weren't playing for qualification.
They were playing for dominance. For first place. For Van Basten's spirit and Cruyff's legacy.
And the Ukrainians; fearless, fast, and tactically sharp under coach Ronald Koeman were ready for a war at the Lincoln Financial Field.
The Netherlands lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Verbruggen in goal, Dumfries, De Ligt, Van Dijk, and Nathan Ake across the back.
