Netherlands defeated Belarus 4-1 in the World Cup - Qualification Europe. The fixture is part of the 1st Round - 2 stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam. C. Thomson officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Netherlands vs Belarus meeting in World Cup - Qualification Europe with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Netherlands and Belarus. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification EuropeRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Cristiano Ronaldo could see the successful Al Ahli manager, Matthias Jaissle, leave the Saudi club for the Premier League. Cristiano Ronaldo could soon see one of his toughest domestic rivals lose the manager behind its recent continental dominance, with Al Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle closing in on a move to Newcastle United. According to Fabrizio Romano, Jaissle is “the top candidate and in advanced talks to become Newcastle’s new head coach,” with the Italian journalist adding that “he’s the number one candidate to replace Eddie Howe“. The move comes after Howe informed Newcastle of his desire to step away from the game for a break following five years in charge. Newcastle and Al Ahli share the same ownership structure, both being majority-owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which has made the transition between the two clubs notably smooth from an administrative standpoint. Jaissle’s departure would mark the end of a hugely successful spell in Saudi Arabia. The 38-year-old German, once tipped as the “new Julian Nagelsmann,” led Al Ahli to back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles, becoming the only manager in history to win the competition in consecutive seasons. He Led. We Conquered ☝️#AlAhli | #ACLElite | #LetsGoWithAlAhli pic.twitter.com/nr27AYMxh2— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) April 25, 2026 Ronaldo facing Jaissle’s Al Ahli For Ronaldo and Al Nassr, Jaissle’s Al Ahli represented one of the club’s most competitive rivals in the Saudi Pro League, where, since Jaissle’s arrival in the summer of 2023, the sides have met seven times. Al Nassr has won four of those meetings, drawn one, and lost one in normal time, with an additional penalty-shootout defeat in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup final after a 2-2 draw. Across those seven encounters, Ronaldo managed to score five goals, with his most recent coming in the 2-0 win on April 29, 2026. Arne Slot emerges as a candidate for Al Ahli With Jaissle’s departure looking increasingly likely, Al Ahli have reportedly identified Arne Slot as a primary target to take over. The Dutch coach has been out of work since leaving Liverpool in May, a spell of just over two years at Anfield that included a Premier League title in 2025. Complicating matters, Slot is simultaneously being linked with the vacant Netherlands national team job, according to Fabrizio Romano. Slot emerged as the leading candidate to replace Ronald Koeman after the Dutch federation began searching for a successor following the Oranje’s disappointing Round of 32 exit to Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
While the France captain finished as the competition's top scorer, he also reached another milestone that underlined his extraordinary athletic ability, leaving several elite players, including Erling Haaland, behind in the process. Kylian Mbappe once again stole the spotlight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding another remarkable achievement to an already memorable tournament. While the France captain finished as the competition’s top scorer, he also reached another milestone that underlined his extraordinary athletic ability, leaving several elite players, including Erling Haaland, behind in the process. The World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada showcased some of football’s quickest stars, with attacking players, defenders, and full-backs all producing eye-catching numbers. However, one statistic separated Mbappe from the rest of the field, even though France ultimately fell short of lifting the trophy after losing to Spain in the semifinals. As the tournament’s physical performance data was released, Mbappe emerged as the fastest player at the 2026 World Cup after reaching an astonishing top speed of 37.61 km/h. That figure placed him comfortably at the top of the rankings and highlighted why defenders continue to struggle whenever the Real Madrid forward has space to attack. His explosive pace remained one of France’s biggest weapons throughout the competition, helping him score 10 goals in eight matches on the way to claiming the Golden Boot. Mbappe also enjoyed another historic milestone during the tournament. His 10-goal campaign lifted his World Cup total to 22 goals, moving him ahead of Lionel Messi as the competition’s all-time leading scorer. Unexpected names challenge soccer’s biggest stars While Mbappé topping the speed rankings came as little surprise, the players immediately behind him caught many fans off guard. Sweden winger Anthony Elanga finished second after recording a top speed of 37.16 km/h, just 0.45 km/h behind Mbappe. The Manchester United academy graduate demonstrated throughout the tournament that his pace can trouble even the strongest defenses. 💨🇫🇷 KYLIAN MBAPPÉ, JOUEUR LE PLUS RAPIDE DE LA COUPE DU MONDE !🔥 La France est la nation la plus représentée avec au total 3️⃣ joueurs dans le Top 10 😍 pic.twitter.com/wEeAkBpEG8— Prime Video Sport France (@PVSportFR) July 24, 2026 Third place belonged to Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven, who reached 36.77 km/h. The Tottenham Hotspur center-back once again showed why he is widely regarded as one of the quickest defenders in world soccer. Jordan Bos edges out Erling Haaland One of the biggest surprises in the rankings came from Australia. Jordan Bos registered a sprint of 36.67 km/h to claim fourth place, finishing ahead of Norway striker Erling Haaland despite receiving far less global attention than the Manchester City superstar. Haaland rounded out the top five after recording 36.52 km/h, an outstanding number by any standard. However, it left him trailing Bos, Elanga, and Van de Ven, making the Australian full-back one of the tournament’s most unexpected statistical leaders.
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