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Netherlands Starts World Cup Qualifiers Strong with 2-0 Win

6/8/2025

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The Netherlands national football team kicked off their World Cup qualification campaign with a solid 2-0 win against Finland in Helsinki. Memphis Depay struck first, setting the tone, while Denzel Dumfries sealed the victory. Coach Ronald Koeman's squad displayed resilience, overcoming minor errors. Next up, they face Malta on Tuesday, aiming to build on this momentum.

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The Netherlands national football team kicked off their World Cup qualification campaign with a solid 2-0 win against Finland in Helsinki. Memphis Depay struck first, setting the tone, while Denzel Dumfries sealed the victory. Coach Ronald Koeman's squad displayed resilience, overcoming minor errors. Next up, they face Malta on Tuesday, aiming to build on this momentum.