The Ultimate Underdogs with a Legend: The Netherlands national football team arrived at their World Cup base camp in Riverside, Missouri, carrying their historic reputation as the best footballing nation to never win a World Cup, having finished as runners-up in 1974, 1978, and 2010.A Warm American Welcome: To honor their presence, the training facilities of the NWSL club Kansas City Current have been temporarily renamed "Oranje Rising Way" for the next six weeks.Injury Setbacks Before the Opener: Ahead of their Group E opening match against Japan, manager Ronald Koeman faces severe squad selection issues. Defender Jurrien Timber has been sent home due to a groin injury, while goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen remains a major doubt with a hip problem.Driven by a Collective Dream: Team captain Virgil van Dijk emphasized that despite a challenging group containing Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia, the squad is fully united and determined to leave everything on the pitch to make their country proud.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/11/netherlands-arrives-at-the-world-cup-as-arguably-the-best-never-to-win-and-reminders-are-everywhere/