Jeremie Frimpong has been left out of the Netherlands 2026 World Cup squad despite earning 15 caps. He joined Liverpool for £29.5 million, made 35 appearances, scored two goals, and provided one assist, but struggled to make the impact expected. He lost his place late in the season. Jurrien Timber and Denzel Dumfries are chosen as right-back options, with Mats Wieffer also able to play in that role and midfield. Stefan de Vrij misses out, while Marten de Roon returns after last playing in March 2024. Guus Til is recalled after scoring 17 goals for PSV. Justin Kluivert is included after recovering from injury. The Netherlands open against Japan on June 14, also facing Sweden and Tunisia, and play warm-ups versus Algeria and Uzbekistan.
"Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has been left out of the Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Ronald Koeman named his 26-man squad for the tournament on Wednesday, with Frimpong among the omissions. The right-back has won 15 caps for his country but will not feature in North America after a disappointing first season with Liverpool."
"Frimpong joined Liverpool for £29.5million and made 35 appearances but struggled to make the kind of impact that convinced them to lure him from Bayer Leverkusen. He scored two goals and provided just one assist. Having struggled to keep his place in the Liverpool side late in the season, Frimpong will have to watch his compatriots from home, with Jurrien Timber and Denzel Dumfries getting the nod as the right-back options."
"Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij misses out on what will likely be the 34-year-old's final opportunity to play for the Oranje at a World Cup, but Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon is in the squad, having last played for his country in March 2024. Guus Til is another handed an unexpected return. Til last played for Netherlands in the Nations League in 2024, but is rewarded after scoring 17 goals for Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven."
"Koeman's men will face Japan in their opening fixture on June 14, having been drawn in a tricky Group F in which they will also take on Sweden and Tunisia. They will warm up for the tournament with games against Algeria on June 3 and Uzbekistan on June 8."
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