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Netherlands' Matthijs De Ligt ruled out of World Cup after back surgery Netherlands' Matthijs De Ligt ruled out of World Cup after back surgery

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the World Cup with the Netherlands after undergoing surgery for a back injury that will keep him sidelined until the start of the 2026-27 season.

EFL playoffs 2025-26: Schedule, results, how to watch, more as teams battle for promotion EFL playoffs 2025-26: Schedule, results, how to watch, more as teams battle for promotion

After a gripping final day across the EFL, the 12 teams to make the playoffs have been confirmed.