A Friendly with World Cup Implications
On Monday, June 8, 2026, the Netherlands will host Uzbekistan at Icahn Stadium in Manhattan, New York, in a men’s international friendly that marks the final tune‑up for both squads before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Dutch side enters the tournament as part of Group F alongside Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, with their opening World Cup fixture slated for June 14 against Japan in Arlington, Texas, followed by matches against Sweden in Houston on June 20 and Tunisia in Kansas City on June 25.
Uzbekistan, drawn into Group K with Colombia, Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, will begin its World Cup campaign on June 17 against Colombia in Mexico City, before later fixtures that will test the team’s depth.
Fans can follow the friendly live on DAZN Sport 34, which will broadcast the match for viewers in the United States and beyond.