"If we can also get clarity about the picture by seeing some other players, that's a bonus. We are going well in that direction. I think we are well on our way to having stability. It doesn't always come out in the way of playing, but the framework is largely there. There are one or two choices we have to make. I think we're well on our way to getting that, outside of all the competition there is in the group. You shouldn't forget that."
"We are well on our way. The intention is to achieve qualification first,"
The Netherlands top Group G after a 4-0 win in Malta and face Finland in Amsterdam. Ronald Koeman is nearing completion of his preferred squad for the 2026 World Cup, with one or two selection decisions remaining, while emphasising qualification as the priority. Back-to-back absences from Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup increase the emphasis on reaching the tournament. Centre-back partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk remains unresolved, with Jurrien Timber, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake, Stefan de Vrij and Jan Paul van Hecke all in contention. Timber registered the most touches, accurate passes and created two chances against Malta.
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