Netherlands host Algeria at De Kuip, Advocaat leads Curaçao

The Netherlands national team will host Algeria at De Kuip as a final warm‑up before the 2026 World Cup. The fixture is part of a series of friendlies scheduled in May. De Kuip will see the Dutch side complete its preparation against the North African opponents. Netherlands will also travel to face Uzbekistan in a separate friendly ahead of the tournament. The Uzbek side provides a contrasting style to test the Dutch attack. Both matches are intended to fine‑tune tactics before the squad departs for North America.

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Coach Dick Advocaat will lead the Curaçao national team on a trip to Aruba for an international fixture. The Caribbean encounter adds another friendly to the pre‑World Cup calendar. Curaçao's schedule mirrors the European nations' preparation rhythm.

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All listed internationals complete the Netherlands' and Curaçao's preparatory programmes before the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The matches give players competitive minutes ahead of the tournament kickoff in North America.