"The Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up. The three-times finalists, five times semi-finalists will be hoping World Cup 2026 is the year they can finally get their hands on the coveted trophy. The Netherlands reached the World Cup final and semi-final in 2010 and 2014 respectively, but missed out on the 2018 tournament, and were eliminated by the eventual champions Argentina in 2022, so will be looking to provide a better picture of themselves in Canada, Mexico and the United States."
"Their backline features some of Europe's most revered defenders in the shape of Virgil van Dijk, Jurrien Timber, Micky van de Ven, Matthijs de Ligt and Nathan Ake, a set of players that cannot be sniffed at at any point. Treat yourself to your favourite World Cup 2026 shirt Manager Ronald Koeman seems to be able to get a tune out of Memphis Depay, too, with the attacker being their all-time top scorer."
The Netherlands enter World Cup 2026 with a balanced squad blending elite defenders, creative midfielders and proven forwards. The backline includes Virgil van Dijk, Jurrien Timber, Micky van de Ven, Matthijs de Ligt and Nathan Ake, providing experience and depth. Midfield options feature Frenkie de Jong, Xavi Simons and Ryan Gravenberch. Attackers include Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo, both with tournament scoring pedigrees. Ronald Koeman manages the side and aims to convert past near-misses into a title. The November selection lists goalkeepers Bart Verbruggen, Robin Roefs and Mark Flekken alongside a mix of Premier League and Eredivisie-based players.
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