Dutch national team reeling from Timber's absence; midfield reshuffling inevitable for match against Sweden
Midfielder Timber left with a concussion before the second round of Group F against Sweden. With the core of the 24-year-old, who played in the 71st minute against Japan, gone, manager Ronald Koeman is forced to choose between bringing in immediate force or changing tactics.

It was announced on the 24th that Dutch national team midfielder Quinten Timber will miss the match against Sweden in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a mild concussion suffered during training. Timber came on as a substitute in the 71st minute against the Japanese national team, but suffered a blow to the head during practice for the match, and medical staff diagnosed him with a concussion. The 24-year-old Marseille player will make his Dutch national team debut in December 2024 and has 12 caps in total.














