🇳🇱 Netherlands
Group F
- Coach
- Ronald Koeman
- World Cup appearances
- 11
- Best result
- Runners-up 1974, 1978, 2010
- FIFA ranking
- #6
The Netherlands have always been a footballing powerhouse, reaching three World Cup finals (1974, 1978, 2010) but never winning. They avenged their 2010 final loss to Spain with a 5-1 win in the 2014 group stage, eventually reaching the semi-finals where they lost to Argentina on penalties. Under Ronald Koeman, the team boasts a strong defence packed with Premier League talent including Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Jeremie Frimpong and Jurrien Timber. Frenkie de Jong's midfield control and ball progression are crucial, supported by Tijjani Reijnders and Teun Koopmeiners. The Netherlands reached the quarter-finals in 2022 and aim to go further in 2026.
Matches
News
Netherlands World Cup Squad: Premier League Stars Dominate, Frimpong Out
The Netherlands have announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with captain Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay included, but Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong omitted. 15 of the 26 players are from the Premier League.
Netherlands 2026 World Cup Squad: Depay Fitness, Frimpong Left Out
The Netherlands unveil a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup with 15 Premier League players, including a defense-heavy English influence. Virgil van Dijk leads, Memphis Depay races fitness, and Jurrien Timber is a risky inclusion.
World Cup 2026: Bart Verbruggen on Why Netherlands Will Win It All
Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen says the team's defence is among the best in the world as they target the 2026 World Cup, with a mathematical model predicting victory over Portugal in the final.
Netherlands' 2026 World Cup Hopes Dented by Injury Crisis: Key Players Out and Tactical Shifts Ahead
Injuries to Xavi Simons, Jerdy Schouten, and Frenkie de Jong have left coach Ronald Koeman with a depleted squad, forcing tough selection decisions for the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup 2026 Squads: Sunderland's Nilson Angulo and Robin Roefs Make Ecuador & Netherlands Rosters
Uncapped at World Cup level, Sunderland's Nilson Angulo joins Ecuador's 2026 squad featuring stars Caicedo, Hincapie and Valencia.
Netherlands' 2026 World Cup Gamble: Injured Depay and Timber In, Liverpool Star Out
Ronald Koeman's World Cup squad includes injury-risks Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber, along with 15 Premier League players, but omits a Liverpool star.
World Cup 2026: Netherlands Squad Dominated by 15 Premier League Stars
Netherlands' World Cup squad features 15 Premier League players, with defense heavily reliant on English clubs. Virgil van Dijk leads, but injury risks like Jurrien Timber raise questions.
Stapleton, Nolan Return for Ireland's Key World Cup 2026 Qualifiers vs Netherlands and France
Jessie Stapleton and Hayley Nolan rejoin Ireland's squad for must-win matches against Netherlands and France in League A2.
USMNT Hit with Brutal Chris Richards Injury Blow Days Before World Cup Roster Reveal
Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards is out of World Cup 2026 after tearing two ankle ligaments, compounding the USMNT's injury crisis ahead of the roster reveal.