Netherlands recalls the harsh push of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2006. During the 2006 World Cup, Netherlands faced Portugal in the round of 16.
Cristiano Ronaldo was 21 years old and faced Netherlands in the round of 16. It became a memorable match known as the Battle of Nuremberg.
Ronaldo said: 'My foul may have set the tone.' He cried after the match due to the harsh push.
Recently, Netherlands played with a result of 2-2 against Japan on June 14, 2026. The recent form of the Netherlands is 2W-2D-1L.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | Japan | 2-2 |
Netherlands plays the next match against Germany on September 24, 2026. The team of coach Louis van Gaal must prepare for this important match.
