Memphis adds an assist, but still awaits first World Cup shot | OneFootball

Called up by the Netherlands national team for the 2026 World Cup, Memphis Depay continues to play a role in the Dutch campaign in the tournament. Having advanced to the knockout stage, the team will face Morocco next Monday (29) at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) in a match worth a place in the round of 16.

So far, the Corinthians forward has featured in all three group-stage matches, always coming on during the games. In total, Memphis has been on the pitch for 51 minutes, averaging 17 minutes per appearance.

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Even with limited time on the pitch, the No. 10 was directly involved in a goal in the competition. In the 5-1 win over Sweden in the second round, the forward provided the assist for Summerville to score the Dutch team’s fifth goal.

Despite that attacking contribution, Memphis is still looking for his first shot in this edition of the World Cup. According to Sofascore data, the forward has yet to attempt a single shot on the opponent’s goal in the three matches played.

His attacking numbers also show two key passes, one accurate cross and strong passing efficiency. The player completed 15 passes and misplaced only two during his involvement in the group stage.

Physically, Memphis recorded an average of 13.1 kilometers covered per match, in addition to 14.1 sprints per game, reaching a top speed of 31.4 km/h.

Defensively, the forward has three ball recoveries, but has yet to register any tackles, interceptions or clearances in the tournament. His performances earned ratings of 6.5 against Japan, 6.6 against Sweden and 6.2 in the match against Tunisia, according to Sofascore.

Beyond the sporting expectations, the Netherlands remaining in the World Cup also represents a financial return for Corinthians. Memphis is part of FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme, which compensates clubs for each player called up for the tournament.

With the Dutch team’s qualification for the knockout stage, the club from Parque São Jorge secured another 20,000 dollars, approximately R$103,000 at the exchange rate used by FIFA. So far, Corinthians have already guaranteed around 80,000 dollars (approximately R$415,000) from the forward’s participation in the competition.

If the Netherlands advance all the way to the World Cup final, scheduled for July 19, the amount received by Corinthians could reach 180,000 dollars, around R$934,000.

The Dutch are on the opposite side of the bracket from the Brazil national team, which means any meeting between the sides could only happen in a possible World Cup final.

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