Timber out for Netherlands clash as Sweden train fully

Timber out, Sweden's path just got clearer

Quinten Timber will miss Saturday's match against Sweden. The Dutch midfielder is out with a concussion (2). Timber is one of the Netherlands' most important players. His absence opens up the midfield battle in Houston.

Full squad training in Houston

Every Swedish player trained on Friday. No injuries, no niggles, no one sitting out. Potter has the full squad available ahead of the Netherlands match on Saturday (3). That is rare at this stage of a tournament.

The hottest attack at the World Cup

Five goals against Tunisia. Isak and Gyokeres running riot. Sweden went from scoring fewer in all of qualification to being called the most dangerous attacking duo at this World Cup (1). Defensive questions linger, Lindelöf admitted as much after the opener, but the firepower is real.

Fan reactions

Swedish fans are buzzing about Timber's absence. The mood on Reddit is confident, with supporters seeing this as a genuine opening to take control of the group. The Netherlands still carry danger, but losing a midfielder of Timber's quality has shifted expectations. Read the discussion