Netherlands 0-0 Algeria Live Score, International Friendly 2026: Reijnders's Goal Ruled Out

HEARTBREAK IN ROTTERDAM — OR IS IT? The stadium erupts, then holds its breath in one collective, agonizing gasp. The Oranje, having finally clicked into gear, pin Algeria in a stranglehold deep inside their own defensive third, turning the screw with wave after wave of relentless pressure.

Cody Gakpo, spotting the smallest sliver of space, floats a delicious, teasing ball toward Crysencio Summerville, who darts in behind the high line. Summerville executes the perfect pass, squaring it across the face of the goal for Tijjani Reijnders to slam home from point-blank range—but the celebrations are cut cruelly short. The linesman’s flag was already vertical, a dagger to the heart of the home support. Summerville had just strayed a fraction too far into the twilight zone of an offside position. The net ripples, the fans roar, but the scoreboard remains stubbornly stuck at 0–0. A reprieve for the Fennec Foxes, but the warning shot has been fired: the Dutch are starting to find their rhythm.

The atmosphere at De Kuip is electric, a cacophony of orange smoke and roaring anticipation as the Dutch look to put on a show before the long flight to North America.

We’re under way! The Netherlands get the ball rolling in front of their own fans for the final time before heading to the World Cup, but the tension is palpable from the first whistle. Crysencio Summerville’s historic first involvement for the Oranje senior side is an immediate test of nerves—he’s forced to concede a cynical foul on the far side. The West Ham United man was taking no chances with Algeria shirts flooding forward on a lightning-quick counter, and the resulting free-kick, whipped in with menace, is one the Netherlands defense—commanded by a vocal Virgil van Dijk—just manages to deal with, scrambling the ball clear as the Fennec Foxes swarm the penalty area.

The Algeria traveling support is making their presence felt, and you can sense the Dutch defense is already wary of the raw pace Algeria possesses on the break. It’s early, but there is an unmistakable edge to this friendly—both sides know these minutes are their last chance to impress before the world stage.

Netherlands: Bart Verbruggen; Mats Wiefffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven; Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders; Crysencio Summerville, Donyell Malen, Cody Gakpo.

Algeria: Luca Zidane; Achref Abada, Aissa Mandi, Zineddine Belaid, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Riyad Mahrez, Ramiz Zerrouki, Nabil Bentaleb, Houssem Aouar, Mohamed Amoura; Amine Gouiri.

• Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Kick-off Time: 19:45 BST (00:15 AM IST)

• Venue: Stadion Feijenoord (De Kuip), Rotterdam, Netherlands

• Netherlands: Managed by Ronald Koeman, the Dutch side enters this fixture in excellent form, boasting a 10-match unbeaten streak. They are using this match to test their depth and solidify their starting XI before heading to the World Cup, where they are drawn in Group F alongside Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia.

• Algeria: The "Fennec Foxes" are preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 2014. Under the guidance of Vladimir Petkovic, they have relied on a disciplined defensive structure, having kept clean sheets in five of their last seven matches. They will face Argentina, Jordan, and Austria in Group J at the World Cup.

Good evening, everyone. We are building up to the start of the friendly fixture between Netherlands and Algeria. Watch this space for live updates!