The Netherlands face Algeria in a pre-World Cup friendly later today. Here is how to watch the game, TV channel, live stream details, highlights, and early team news.
11:33, 03 Jun 2026
Jan Paul van Hecke, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands.
Jan Paul van Hecke, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands.(Image: ANP via Getty Images)
Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo could all feature for the Netherlands today as they take on Algeria ahead of the World Cup kicking off next week.
The Netherlands are facing Algeria in Rotterdam before heading to the US. They will play Uzbekistan on Monday in New York in their final preparation game before group stage fixtures against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
For the first time since Arne Slot was fired by Liverpool, the Dutch trio will take to the field. Jeremie Frimpong will not be involved, though, after Ronald Koeman surprisingly left him out of his squad for the World Cup in favor of Crysencio Summerville.
In the UK, the game will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video. US viewers can watch the Netherlands vs Algeria live via Fubo, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox One, and ViX.
"It wasn't meant to be this time, but I'll be supporting the boys every step of the way this summer," Frimpong posted on social media when the decision to exclude him from the squad was confirmed.
"I didn't take Frimpong because of what I saw in the season — several physical problems," Koeman said when he held a press conference to explain his decisions.
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"Let's remember the match against Ecuador [friendly in March], when he came on at half-time and soon left, injured. I had to choose, and I opted for another on the right flank."
When asked about his injury difficulties in the last few months a few weeks ago, Frimpong told the Daily Telegraph that he was confused by the various muscles issues.
"It's never happened in my career," he said. "I've had three injuries and, on top of that, the team is not doing so well, like we should do. There have been a lot of challenges.
"If we could have won one of the FA Cup or the Champions League, it wouldn't have been as bad. How have I dealt with it? I've got my family; my girlfriend. You have to understand we are human.
Virgil van Dijk of Netherlands speaks to Micky van de Ven during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Netherlands and Poland at De Kuip
Virgil van Dijk of Netherlands speaks to Micky van de Ven during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Netherlands and Poland at De Kuip(Image: 2025 Getty Images)
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"We've got feelings as well. When bad things happen, we think about it. The moment you go home, you think: 'Oh' — you have got to do something to stay away from going into your own mind.
"So you need your family, your loved ones and that is what has got me through the difficult times this season. I'm not going to lie, it's been hard.
"But when I was down, I had people with me who made me be with them. They distract me, so I'm not just there sitting around looking at nothing."