Netherlands World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Netherlands are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group G alongside England, Cameroon, Chile. Here is everything you need to know about Netherlands’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Netherlands World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #8 |
| Group | Group G |
| Group Opponents | England, Cameroon, Chile |
| Head Coach | Ronald Koeman |
| Star Player | Virgil van Dijk |
| World Cup Appearances | 11 |
| Best Result | Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) |
Netherlands 2026 World Cup Squad
Netherlands named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Mark Flekken, Remko Pasveer
Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, Nathan Aké, Denzel Dumfries, Daley Blind, Jurriën Timber
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Tijjani Reijnders, Teun Koopmeiners, Marten de Roon, Ryan Gravenberch
Forwards: Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons, Wout Weghorst, Donyell Malen, Steven Bergwijn
Netherlands World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Netherlands vs Chile | TBC |
| June 19 | Netherlands vs Cameroon | TBC |
| June 24 | Netherlands vs England | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Virgil van Dijk
The Liverpool captain is one of the best defenders in the world. His leadership, aerial ability and composure make him the cornerstone of Netherlands’ defensive organisation and a key figure in the dressing room.
Cody Gakpo
The Liverpool forward was one of the standout players at the 2022 World Cup, scoring three goals. He has continued to develop into one of Europe’s most dangerous attackers and will be central to Netherlands’ hopes.
Frenkie de Jong
The Barcelona midfielder is the heartbeat of the Dutch team. When fit and in form, De Jong’s ability to dictate tempo and carry the ball forward from midfield gives Netherlands a completely different dimension.
Netherlands World Cup History
Netherlands are the greatest team never to have won the World Cup. They reached three World Cup finals in 1974, 1978 and 2010, losing all three. The 1974 team featuring Johan Cruyff and their Total Football philosophy is considered one of the greatest teams in history despite not winning the tournament. They reached the semifinal in 2014 before being eliminated by Argentina.
How Did Netherlands Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Netherlands qualified through UEFA European qualifying, winning their group impressively under Ronald Koeman. With a talented and experienced squad they are consistently one of the strongest European sides at major tournaments.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 Prediction
Netherlands are a dangerous team capable of going deep at World Cup 2026. With Van Dijk, Gakpo and De Jong they have quality across the pitch. Their biggest challenge is converting their undoubted talent into tournament victories, something that has eluded them since 1988.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Netherlands at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
