The Netherlands national football team and the German national side have both displayed notable shortcomings in recent international fixtures, raising questions about their preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to GoogleNewsEN, citing CBS Sports, the Netherlands were held to a draw against Japan in a result that analysts have identified as evidence of unresolved issues within the squad. The outcome is considered an indication that the Dutch side has considerable work ahead before the commencement of the upcoming global tournament.

In the same report, GoogleNewsEN notes that Germany also continues to exhibit structural weaknesses that were previously identified. According to the source, these flaws remain present and are regarded as a concern for the national team’s coaching staff as preparations for the 2026 World Cup progress.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Both the Netherlands and Germany are widely regarded as potential contenders for the title; however, recent performances suggest that significant improvements are required from both nations.

Further details regarding the specific tactical and technical areas of concern for each squad were not available in the source material at the time of publication.