The Netherlands national football team is set to face Uzbekistan in an international friendly ahead of the FIFA World Cup, taking place at Icahn Stadium in New York City tonight.

The match between the Netherlands and Uzbekistan will kick off at 01:45 AM WIB on Tuesday (June 9, 2026).

The Netherlands are among the favourites to perform strongly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Uzbekistan will be making their first-ever appearance at the tournament.

Despite being considered one of the top contenders, the Netherlands suffered a 1-0 defeat against Algeria in their previous friendly last Wednesday, with Anis Hadj Moussa scoring the decisive goal.

The Dutch side will be eager to bounce back in this fixture, and they are expected to do so, given that Uzbekistan are not as strong as Algeria.

Oranje face a challenging World Cup group stage in Group F, where they will meet Japan (June 14), Sweden (June 20), and Tunisia (June 25) — fixtures that will test their strength early in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Uzbekistan recently met co-hosts Canada in a warm-up match on Tuesday, losing 2-0 following goals from Jonathan Osorio and Jayden Nelson.

Uzbekistan are placed in Group K at the World Cup, where they will take on Colombia (June 17), Portugal (June 23), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (June 27).

This marks Uzbekistan’s debut at the World Cup, and they will aim to deliver memorable performances that delight their supporters, though expectations for the White Wolves remain realistic.

Head-to-Head and Statistics: Netherlands vs Uzbekistan

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations, as there are no previous head-to-head records.

The Netherlands have qualified for the World Cup 12 times, while Uzbekistan will be making their debut in the competition.

The Netherlands currently rank seventh in the FIFA World Rankings, whereas Uzbekistan sit at 50th.

Match Prediction: Netherlands vs Uzbekistan

The Netherlands have struggled with finishing in recent matches and will be looking to sharpen their attack before the World Cup begins.

This friendly presents an ideal opportunity for them to regain confidence and find the back of the net multiple times.

Under the guidance of Cannavaro, the former Italy national team coach and World Cup winner, Uzbekistan have built a disciplined and compact defensive setup, recording eight clean sheets in their last 11 matches.

Although Uzbekistan are expected to defend resolutely, the Netherlands boast a wealth of quality across their squad, and if they manage to create enough chances, they should be able to secure victory in this fixture.

Predicted Score: Netherlands 2–0 Uzbekistan