The Netherlands had a strong showing in the UEFA qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, winning six of their eight games.
After three runners-up finishes, the Netherlands head to the FIFA World Cup 2026 hoping to find the answer to a lingering question: will this finally be their year?
With an unbeaten streak in the qualifying phase, the Netherlands punched their ticket to the global football showpiece in North America in style, scoring a whopping 27 goals across eight games.
Drawn in Group F alongside fellow European team Sweden, Asian heavyweights Japan and African side Tunisia, the Oranje face a challenging opening round.
Quick facts
- Captain: Virgil van Dijk
- Manager: Ronald Koeman
- World Cup appearances (including 2026): 12
- Best World Cup result: Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Netherlands’ full squad
Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
Defenders: Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Denzel Dumfries (Inter),Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Spurs), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton), Mats Wieffer (Brighton)
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Guus Til (PSV), Quinten Timber (Olympique Marseille)
Forwards: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Galatasaray, on loan from Napoli), Donyell Malen (Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham), Wout Weghorst (Ajax)