"Netherlands are top of Group G in UEFA qualifying for the 2026 World Cup having claimed 10 points from their opening four matches. They are level on points with Poland, who have played a game more. Ronald Koeman's side face Malta and Finland in the latest round of qualifiers. Netherlands would all but secure a place in the finals with two wins and a defeat for Poland in their game with Lithuania."
"It is anticipated Depay will still be able to make the journey to join up with his international team-mates, with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) saying the former Manchester United, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid forward was "doing everything he can" to make the trip "as soon as possible"."
"This is unfortunate, primarily for Memphis, but also for us. You naturally want to start your international preparations with a full squad. At the same time, there are circumstances beyond our control. We hope he can indeed travel to join us at the training camp as soon as possible."
Memphis Depay has had his passport stolen in Brazil, delaying his arrival to join the Netherlands squad for World Cup qualifying matches. Depay has scored 52 goals in 104 appearances for the Netherlands. The Netherlands top Group G in UEFA 2026 qualifying with 10 points from four matches and sit level on points with Poland, who have played one extra game. The team faces Malta and Finland next; two wins combined with a Poland defeat would nearly secure qualification. Efforts are under way to resolve the passport issue so Depay can travel to the training camp as soon as possible.
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