Memphis eyes World Cup last-16 spot and more cash for Corinthians | OneFootball

Forward Memphis Depay returns to action this Monday (1st) for another match with the Netherlands national team at the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch side will face Morocco at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estadio El Gigante de Acero in Monterrey, Mexico, in a knockout match valid for the round of 32.

The match marks another challenge for the Netherlands in their search for a place in the round of 16 of the competition. Whoever advances will face Canada in a clash scheduled for July 4 at 2 p.m. (Brasília time) at Houston Stadium in the United States.

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The Dutch reached the knockout stage after finishing the group stage at the top of Group F with seven points. Their campaign included two wins and one draw, securing first place ahead of Japan, who also advanced. Sweden and Tunisia were eliminated in the opening stage.

Monday’s opponent finished second in Group C. Morocco earned the same number of points as Brazil, who topped the group, but ended up behind on goal difference. Scotland and Haiti completed the group and were eliminated.

So far, Memphis has been coming off the bench in the matches. In the opener against Japan, he came on in the second half when the Netherlands were leading 2-1, but saw the team concede the equalizer for a 2-2 draw. In the following round, against Sweden, he provided an assist for the fifth goal in the 5-1 win. In the final group-stage match, he came on in the 3-1 victory over Tunisia, without direct involvement in the goals.

In addition to its sporting importance, the Dutch national team’s campaign also represents a financial gain for Corinthians. FIFA compensates clubs that release players for the World Cup, paying five thousand dollars per day while the players remain available to their respective national teams.

With the Netherlands still in the competition, the club from Parque São Jorge has already secured another 20 thousand dollars, an amount equivalent to approximately R$103 thousand. So far, Corinthians have accumulated around 80 thousand dollars, approximately R$415 thousand, for the period in which Memphis has been called up during the tournament.

If the Dutch national team keeps advancing all the way to the World Cup final, the amount destined for Corinthians could reach 180 thousand dollars, close to R$934 thousand.

In addition to the days played during the competition, Timão should also receive compensation for the Netherlands’ preparation period before the World Cup debut. Memphis joined the national team on May 30 for training, which could add around 75 thousand dollars, approximately R$389 thousand, to the club’s coffers.

While representing his country, the No. 10 is unavailable for Corinthians at the start of the mid-season training period led by Fernando Diniz. His return date will depend on the Netherlands’ campaign at the World Cup.

Another issue that remains unresolved is the forward’s future at Parque São Jorge. Memphis’s current contract with Corinthians runs until July 31, and the player is still evaluating the proposal presented by the board to renew his deal after the end of the World Cup.

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