Netherlands World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA NED · Group F · Head coach: Ronald Koeman
Semi-finalists in 2022 and 2014. the Netherlands want to finally convert consistent tournament runs into a first World Cup title since 1988, with Van Dijk anchoring the defence in his last major cycle. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Netherlands travel with 26 players in Group F, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group F with Japan, Tunisia and Sweden. Japan's 2022 giant-killing run and Sweden's playoff momentum make this the toughest group-stage test for the Oranje. Ronald Koeman leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 3-4-3 / 4-3-3 with aggressive pressing, vertical transitions through Memphis Depay and overlapping wing-backs. Dutch football's total football DNA shows in positional rotations.
UEFA qualifying with typical Dutch flair. topped the group despite occasional defensive lapses that Nagelsmann-style opponents will exploit. 2022. quarter-finals (lost to Argentina); semi-finals 2014; final 2010; third place 2014. FIFA's published shirt names include GAKPO, F. DE JONG, AKÉ and GRAVENBERCH among the 26 call-ups. 15 players were listed with English clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 VERBRUGGEN (Brighton & Hove Albion FC (ENG)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Beat Germany and Spain in 2022. high-intensity pressing requires Dutch composure in build-up. Semi-finals realistic; final if draw avoids Brazil/France until late.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | VERBRUGGEN | Brighton & Hove Albion FC (ENG) |
| 2 | DF | J. TIMBER | Arsenal FC (ENG) |
| 3 | MF | DE ROON | Atalanta Bergamo (ITA) |
| 4 | DF | VIRGIL | Liverpool FC (ENG) |
| 5 | DF | AKÉ | Manchester City FC (ENG) |
| 6 | DF | VAN HECKE | Brighton & Hove Albion FC (ENG) |
| 7 | MF | KLUIVERT | AFC Bournemouth (ENG) |
| 8 | MF | GRAVENBERCH | Liverpool FC (ENG) |
| 9 | FW | WEGHORST | AFC Ajax (NED) |
| 10 | FW | MEMPHIS | SC Corinthians (BRA) |
| 11 | FW | GAKPO | Liverpool FC (ENG) |
| 12 | DF | WIEFFER | Brighton & Hove Albion FC (ENG) |
| 13 | GK | ROEFS | Sunderland AFC (ENG) |
| 14 | MF | REIJNDERS | Manchester City FC (ENG) |
| 15 | DF | VAN DE VEN | Tottenham Hotspur FC (ENG) |
| 16 | MF | TIL | PSV Eindhoven (NED) |
| 17 | FW | LANG | Galatasaray SK (TUR) |
| 18 | FW | MALEN | AS Roma (ITA) |
| 19 | FW | BROBBEY | Sunderland AFC (ENG) |
| 20 | MF | KOOPMEINERS | Juventus FC (ITA) |
| 21 | MF | F. DE JONG | FC Barcelona (ESP) |
| 22 | DF | DUMFRIES | FC Internazionale Milano (ITA) |
| 23 | GK | FLEKKEN | Bayer Leverkusen (GER) |
| 24 | FW | SUMMERVILLE | West Ham United FC (ENG) |
| 25 | DF | HATO | Chelsea FC (ENG) |
| 26 | MF | Q. TIMBER | Olympique Marseille (FRA) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Oranje players are on the Netherlands' 2026 FIFA list?
Netherlands (NED) registered 26 players on 2026-06-03 for another knockout push. Group F pits them against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, with Dutch and European clubs printed on the sheet above.
Who is Netherlands's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Ronald Koeman (Netherlands) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 3-4-3 / 4-3-3 with aggressive pressing, vertical transitions through Memphis Depay and overlapping wing-backs. Dutch football's total football DNA shows in positional rotations.
What is a realistic target for Netherlands at World Cup 2026?
Semi-finals realistic; final if draw avoids Brazil/France until late. This is based on the official squad and group draw, not a guarantee of results.
Where is the full Netherlands World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Netherlands squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Netherlands's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.