FIFA World Cup 2026: Timber, De Jong and Depay in, Frimpong out for Netherlands - All players, full squad list, key stats and schedule

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.

Here is what you need to know about the Netherlands.

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Coach Koeman has a well-balanced squad at his disposal, headlined by their formidable centre-back Virgil van Dijk and talismanic forward Memphis Depay.

The nation's leading scorer, Depay is joined by a talented attacking force featuring Cody Gakpo, Frenkie de Jong and Tijjani Reijnders. There will be no Xavi Simons after the 23-year-old ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament 47 days before the tournament start.

Ryan Gravenberch and Jurriën Timber are the other vital cogs in the Dutch set-up.

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Netherlands’ group stage schedule

All times in local time

14 June, 15:00 CDT - Netherlands vs Japan – Arlington, Texas (USA )

20 June, 12:00 CDT - Netherlands vs Sweden – Houston, Texas (USA)

25 June, 18:00 CDT - Tunisia vs Netherlands – Kansas City, Missouri (USA)

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