Dutch women's national football team (Oranje) forward Lineth Beerensteyn has been named captain for Tuesday's FIFA World Cup qualifying match against France in Breda, head coach Arjan Veurink confirmed. Beerensteyn, who plays for German club VfL Wolfsburg and has earned over 100 international caps, takes the armband from the injured Dominique Janssen. The appointment marks a significant moment in the team's current transitional phase, with Veurink citing Beerensteyn's experience as the key factor in his decision.