The Netherlands World Cup 2026 team represents the country for the 12th time in history. The team faces Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F of the World Cup. This time, the Netherlands aim to top their three runners-up World Cup finishes.
This essential Netherlands World Cup 2026 guide gives you everything you need, including the team’s profile, squad, fixtures, results, statistics, standings, and coach. Get the latest updates on the Netherlands’ World Cup 2026 on Sportpesa.
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Netherlands national team profile overview
| Full team name | Netherlands national football team |
| Confederation | UEFA, for Europe |
| FIFA Code | NED |
| Nickname | Oranje, from the House of Orange-Nassau, the Dutch royal family |
| Head coach | Ronald Koeman |
| Captain | Virgil van Dijk |
| Most capped | Wesley Sneijder and Robin van Persie, 17 |
| All-time top scorer | Memphis Depay, 50 goals in 104 appearances |
| Top scorer World Cup | Johny Rep, 7 World Cup Goals |
| Star players | Virgil van Dijk, Memphis Depay |
| World Cup appearances | 12 |
| Best World Cup Finish | Runners-up, 1974, 1978, 2010. |
| Last World Cup finish | Quarter finals in 2022 |
Netherlands World Cup 2026 qualification
The Netherlands faced Poland, Finland, Malta and Lithuania in Group G of the UEFA FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Oranje played 8 matches, winning 6, drawing 2 and losing none, including a 4-0 pummelling of Lithuania. Memphis Depay was responsible for 8 of the Netherlands 27 goals, with only 4 conceded. Oranje earned direct entry by topping the Netherlands World Cup Qualifiers table with 20 points, followed by Poland with 17.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 group
The Netherlands is competing in Group F of the FIFA World Cup. The Netherlands World Cup group also has Japan, Sweden and Tunisia. The group winner, runner-up and possibly the best third-ranked team advance to the round of 32. The Netherlands has a strong chance of advancing, though it faces tough opposition from dark horse Japan.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 fixtures and match schedule
The Netherlands World Cup schedule begins with Group F matches against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia. Sportpesa keeps you updated on all the Netherlands World Cup matches in 2026, including opponents, venues and Kickoff times in East African Standard Time.
Netherlands results at FIFA World Cup 2026
Sportpesa brings you World Cup 2026 results in real time, from goals scored to post-match analysis.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 table and standings
Get the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 standings on SportPesa, including the matches played, won, drawn or lost, total goals scored and conceded, goal difference and accumulated points. Browse the Netherlands standings below.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad
Head coach Ronald Koeman revealed the Netherlands World Cup squad 2026 on May 27. Notable omissions include Xavi Simone and Jérémie Frimpong for persistent injuries. Virgil van Dijk captains a roster of dependable players, including Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, Nathan Ake, Ryan Gravenberch, and Tijjani Reinjders. Get the full Netherlands 26-man squad list below.
| Jersey No. | Player | Position | Club |
| 1 | Bart Verbruggen | Goalkeeper | Brighton and Hove Albion |
| 13 | Robin Roefs | Goalkeeper | NEC Nijmegen |
| 23 | Mark Flekken | Goalkeeper | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2 | Lutsharel Geertruida | Defender | RB Leipzig |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk | Defender | Liverpool |
| 5 | Nathan Aké | Defender | Manchester City |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Hecke | Defender | Brighton and Hove Albion |
| 15 | Micky van de Ven | Defender | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 22 | Denzel Dumfries | Defender | Inter Milan |
| 25 | Jorrel Hato | Defender | Ajax |
| 3 | Marten de Roon | Midfielder | Atalanta |
| 8 | Ryan Gravenberch | Midfielder | Liverpool |
| 12 | Mats Wieffer | Midfielder | Brighton and Hove Albion |
| 14 | Tijjani Reijnders | Midfielder | Manchester City |
| 16 | Guus Til | Midfielder | PSV Eindhoven |
| 20 | Teun Koopmeiners | Midfielder | Juventus |
| 21 | Frenkie de Jong | Midfielder | Barcelona |
| 7 | Justin Kluivert | Forward | Bournemouth |
| 9 | Wout Weghorst | Forward | Ajax |
| 10 | Memphis Depay | Forward | Corinthians |
| 11 | Cody Gakpo | Forward | Liverpool |
| 17 | Noa Lang | Forward | PSV Eindhoven |
| 18 | Donyell Malen | Forward | Aston Villa |
| 19 | Brian Brobbey | Forward | Ajax |
| 24 | Crysencio Summerville | Forward | West Ham United |
Netherlands World Cup 2026 kit
Nike designed the Netherlands’ World Cup 2026 Jerseys. Home kits are a bright, saturated orange accented with black at the collar, sleeves and sides. It has a colour-shifting KNVB lion at the centre. The away kit is white, with an orange gradient band across the chest.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 coach and technical bench
Coach Ronald Koeman has led the Netherlands national football team since 2023. He first managed the team from 2018 to 2020. Former Netherlands striker and Champions League top scorer Ruud van Nistelrooy serves as assistant manager.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 statistics
Sportpesa’s statistics hub updates you on the goals, assists and discipline standings for the Netherlands. Download Sp Score and get all your statistics for the Netherlands World Cup team 2026 in one place.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 predictions and odds
The Netherlands is expected to advance to the round of 32 in the World Cup. Netherlands odds make it the eighth-most likely to win the World Cup because its true form remains unclear. Find the Netherlands betting odds on Sportpesa.
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Why the Netherlands could win the World Cup 2026
The Netherlands has a deep defensive depth, led by Virgil van Dijk and Nathan Aké. Injury has narrowed their squad, but coach Ronald Koeman prioritised reliability, including from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong. Most predictions cite this as enough reason for the Netherlands to win the World Cup.
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FAQs on the Netherlands national football team
Who is the best player in the Netherlands?
Johann Cruyf, Marko van Basten, Ruud Gullit, Dennis Bergkamp, Arjen Robben, and Robin van Persie are considered the Netherlands’ best players.
What is the nickname of the Netherlands?
Netherlands nicknames include Holland for the nation, Oranje, Clockwork Orange and Flying Dutchmen for the national teams.
Who is the most expensive Dutch footballer?
Frenkie de Jong is the most expensive Dutch player of all time, having cost $86 million when he moved from Ajax to Barcelona. The Netherlands is the second most common birthplace among World Cup players, with 67.
Conclusion
The Netherlands World Cup 2026 team has often proven its reliability in previous near misses of the trophy. This could be enough to win the 2026 finals over highly favoured teams like Spain or France. Bet on the Netherlands to finally win the World Cup on Sportpesa.