And one consequence of this result is that the host nation, already beaten twice, are the first team to be eliminated from their own World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Netherlands vs Ecuador Highlights: Ecuador scored early in the second-half to salvage a drawagainst Netherlands in a Group A match at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Netherlands head into their second match of the World Cup against the Ecuador on Friday knowing victory could secure a place in the last 16

England head into their second match of the World Cup against the United States on Friday knowing victory would secure a place in the last 16, while the Netherlands could also qualify for the knockout phase

Louis van Gaal has confirmed Netherlands will not mirror Germany's mouth-covering protest before their second World Cup group game against Ecuador on Friday

Substitute Klaassen then secured the victory deep in injury time, following up to score after Mendy had saved from Depay, who had also come off the bench.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Senegal vs Netherlands Highlights: Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaasen scored two late goals to give the Dutch a 2-0 victory over Senegal in the Group A match.

FIFA World Cup, Senegal vs Netherlands: The second match on Day 2 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup will be between Senegal and Netherlands, at Al Thumama Stadium on Monday

European heavyweights England and the Netherlands launch their World Cup campaigns on Monday as the tournament in Qatar shifts into a higher gear after a dispiriting defeat for the hosts

Netherlands star Virgil van Dijk said he was sad to learn that former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane would miss the World Cup due to injury, even if it will boost Dutch hopes

As the Netherlands return to the World Cup after missing out in 2018 they will be led by Virgil van Dijk, who has grown into one of the game's best defenders.

The World Cup always provides a stage for young players to make a name for themselves and the younger generation will be eagerly awaiting Sunday's start of the latest edition

Van Gaal hit out at world football's governing body earlier this year, calling its decision to award Qatar the World Cup "ridiculous"

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is all set to kick off on November 20 in Qatar with the final match scheduled to take place on December 18.

Nations League: The Netherlands beat Poland 2-0 in Warsaw on Thursday to move closer to qualification for the Nations League finals.

The fifth round fixtures of the UEFA Nations League will be played from Thursday to Satuday

Wout Weghorst ended Wales' World Cup party and shattered their 19-match unbeaten home record in dramatic fashion as the Netherlands won 2-1 in Wednesday's Nations League clash in Cardiff

Ten days ago, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal had revealed that he was receiving cancer treatment since being diagnosed in 2020. He also underwent surgery.