๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup
Three finals, no title yet. Oranje arrive with unfinished business.
Three Finals, One Trophy Missing
The Netherlands have reached three World Cup finals without winning one, making them the most successful nation never to lift the trophy. Total Football in the 1970s, Bergkamp and Kluivert in the 1990s, the 2010 final in Johannesburg. A new generation arrives in 2026 with unfinished business.
At the 2026 World Cup, Netherlands are placed in Group F alongside Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 11 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of Runner-up (1974, 1978, 2010), Netherlands bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group F Draw
All 4 teams in Netherlands's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Netherlands's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Ronald Koeman's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Bart Verbruggen
- 22Denzel Dumfries
- 6Stefan de Vrij
- 4Virgil van DijkCAPTAIN
- 5Nathan Ake
- 21Frenkie de Jong
- 14Tijjani Reijnders
- 10Jerdy Schouten
- 7Xavi Simons
- 9Memphis Depay
- 11Cody Gakpo
All 24 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Netherlands in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
Netherlands competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other UEFA teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Netherlands At a Fan Zone
Every Netherlands group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group F Opponents
The teams Netherlands face in the group stage
