According to De Limburger, nearly two million television viewers in the Netherlands watched the overnight broadcast in which the Dutch national football team was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

De Limburger reports that the match, which was broadcast during the late-night hours due to the time difference with the host nations, attracted an audience of approximately two million viewers. The elimination marked the end of the Netherlands’ participation in the tournament.

The same report notes that French head coach Didier Deschamps has reached a historic milestone. According to De Limburger, Deschamps has become the national team coach with the most victories recorded at FIFA World Cup final tournaments, establishing a record in international football history.

Further details regarding the specific matches involved or the precise record tally could not be independently verified on the basis of the available source material. The party could not be reached for comment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and marks the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 participating nations.