The Netherlands beat France 2–1 in Breda in a women's FIFA World Cup 2027 qualifying match, with 19-year-old Ajax defender Renée van Asten scoring on her international debut after just eleven minutes. France levelled early in the second half through a deflected cross, but Esmee Brugts sealed victory with a clinical counter-attacking finish to put the Netherlands above France in their qualifying group. The result is especially notable given that seven key Dutch players, including captain Dominique Janssen, were absent through injury ahead of the match; the group winner qualifies directly for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, while the remaining sides enter play-offs.