Netherlands World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster

The Netherlands World Cup Squad 2026 has made a strong start in the United States, topping Group F to reach the Round of 32. Ronald Koeman named his 26 man roster on May 27, 2026, without injured playmaker Xavi Simons, who ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in April. Veteran forward Memphis Depay made the cut despite limited minutes at Corinthians, and the Oranje now face Morocco in the knockout stage on June 29.

Koeman’s selection leans heavily on Premier League quality. Fifteen players come from English top flight clubs, including three each from Liverpool, Brighton, and Manchester City. Captain Virgil van Dijk anchors a defence spread across five Premier League sides.

This is the Netherlands’ 12th World Cup appearance. They arrived ranked seventh in the world, one of only a handful of nations to lose three finals without ever lifting the trophy.

Here is the full Netherlands squad list, schedule and results, key players, and Round of 32 outlook for the 2026 tournament.

Netherlands 26 Player Squad for World Cup 2026

Position	Player	Club	Age
GK	Bart Verbruggen	Brighton & Hove Albion	23
GK	Mark Flekken	Bayer Leverkusen	32
GK	Robin Roefs	Sunderland	25
DF	Virgil van Dijk (C)	Liverpool	34
DF	Denzel Dumfries	Inter Milan	30
DF	Nathan Aké	Manchester City	31
DF	Jurriën Timber	Arsenal	24
DF	Micky van de Ven	Tottenham Hotspur	25
DF	Jan Paul van Hecke	Brighton & Hove Albion	25
DF	Jorrel Hato	Chelsea	20
DF	Mats Wieffer	Brighton & Hove Albion	26
MF	Frenkie de Jong	Barcelona	29
MF	Marten de Roon	Atalanta	35
MF	Tijjani Reijnders	Manchester City	27
MF	Teun Koopmeiners	Juventus	28
MF	Ryan Gravenberch	Liverpool	24
MF	Quinten Timber	Marseille	24
MF	Guus Til	PSV Eindhoven	28
MF	Justin Kluivert	Bournemouth	26
FW	Memphis Depay	Corinthians	32
FW	Wout Weghorst	Ajax	33
FW	Donyell Malen	Roma	27
FW	Cody Gakpo	Liverpool	27
FW	Noa Lang	Galatasaray	25
FW	Brian Brobbey	Sunderland	23
FW	Crysencio Summerville	West Ham United	24

For all 48 team rosters, see our World Cup 2026 squads page.

Quick Stats

The key numbers behind Koeman’s 26 man selection.

• Average age: 27.2 years
• Youngest player: Jorrel Hato (20)
• Oldest player: Marten de Roon (35)
• Premier League players: 15
• Most international goals: Memphis Depay (55, a Dutch record)
• Most capped player: Memphis Depay (108 caps)
• Group F finish: 1st place, 7 points, 10 goals scored

Netherlands World Cup Squad 2026 Schedule and Results

The Netherlands won Group F with seven points, scoring 10 goals across three matches, and have carried that form into the knockout rounds. Here is the full Netherlands World Cup 2026 schedule and results, from the group stage through to the Round of 32.

Date	Match	Round	Result	Venue
Jun 14	Netherlands vs Japan	Group F	2–2 Draw	Dallas Stadium, Arlington
Jun 20	Netherlands vs Sweden	Group F	5–1 Win	Houston Stadium, Houston
Jun 25	Tunisia vs Netherlands	Group F	1–3 Win	Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
Jun 29	Netherlands vs Morocco	Round of 32	Result pending	Estadio BBVA, Monterrey

In the opener, Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville both put the Dutch ahead, but Japan fought back each time and Daichi Kamada snatched a 2–2 draw with an 89th minute equaliser. The response was emphatic. Brian Brobbey struck twice inside the first 17 minutes against Sweden, Cody Gakpo added a second half brace, and Summerville completed a 5–1 rout. Against Tunisia, the Netherlands led 2–0 after seven minutes through an early own goal and a Brobbey finish, with Jan Paul van Hecke sealing a 3–1 win and top spot.

Here is how Group F finished.

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	10	4	7
2	Japan	3	1	2	0	7	3	5
3	Sweden	3	1	1	1	7	7	4
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	2	12	0

Key Players to Watch

Brian Brobbey | Sunderland
Brobbey leads the Dutch attack and is their top scorer at the tournament with three goals, including a rapid brace against Sweden and the early opener against Tunisia. With Depay short of match fitness, the 23 year old has made the starting striker role his own.

Cody Gakpo | Liverpool
Gakpo is the team’s most reliable creator from the left and scored twice in the win over Sweden. He presses with intensity, drifts inside to shoot, and gives Koeman a direct threat that few defences can contain over 90 minutes.

Virgil van Dijk (C) | Liverpool
At 34, the captain remains the heartbeat of the defence and even opened the scoring against Japan. He dominates aerially, reads danger early, and brings an authority at the back that the younger centre backs cannot yet match.

Ryan Gravenberch & Tijjani Reijnders | Liverpool & Manchester City
Koeman’s double pivot gives the Netherlands control. Gravenberch screens the back four and breaks up play, while Reijnders links defence to attack and carries the ball forward. When both are sharp, the Dutch dictate the rhythm of a match.

Memphis Depay | Corinthians
Depay arrives as the Dutch all time top scorer with 55 international goals and 108 caps. A hamstring problem limited his club minutes, so Koeman has used him from the bench, but his experience and finishing remain a valuable option in the knockout rounds.

Next Up: Netherlands vs Morocco

As Group F winners, the Netherlands meet Morocco in the Round of 32 at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico on June 29, 2026. The winner advances to the Round of 16. Morocco, semi finalists in 2022, are the toughest possible last 32 opponent, so Koeman’s side will need to be at their best to keep their run going. See the full 2026 World Cup schedule for every knockout fixture.

How the Netherlands Qualified for World Cup 2026

The Netherlands came through UEFA European qualifying in Group G unbeaten, finishing top with 20 points from eight matches. They won six and drew two, scoring 27 goals and conceding just four against Finland, Lithuania, Malta, and Poland. The only dropped points came in two 1–1 draws with Poland.

Memphis Depay led the Group G scoring charts with eight qualifying goals. The Netherlands sealed their place on November 17, 2025, beating Lithuania 4–0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam to confirm direct passage to the finals without a playoff.

Head Coach: Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman, 63, is in his second stint as Netherlands head coach. He first led the side from 2018 to 2020 before joining Barcelona, and returned in 2023. At Euro 2024 he guided the Oranje to the semi finals, where they lost 2–1 to England in Dortmund.

Koeman favours a 4-2-3-1, with Gravenberch and Reijnders forming a disciplined double pivot that protects the back four while the full backs push forward. His Netherlands do not dominate possession like older Dutch sides, but they press with structure and transition quickly. He selects on form and fitness rather than reputation, which explains both Depay’s inclusion and the absence of some bigger names.

FAQ About Netherlands World Cup Squad 2026

Netherlands World Cup Squad 2026: Knockout Hopes

The Netherlands World Cup Squad 2026 looks balanced, solid at the back, and increasingly dangerous in attack. Brobbey and Gakpo have found their scoring touch, Van Dijk leads a composed defence, and the Gravenberch and Reijnders pivot gives the side control. Winning Group F with 10 goals was the ideal start.

A quarter final is a realistic target, and more is possible if the attack keeps clicking and Depay rediscovers his rhythm. First they must get past Morocco. Three finals and no trophy is a record this group would love to finally put right.

Page last updated: June 29, 2026.