Netherlands National Football Team 2026- Club profile, Squad, Fixtures, Results and Stats
The Netherlands national football team represents the country in international men’s football. The team is governed by the Royal Dutch Football Association. Founded in 1905, the Dutch national team has appeared in 11 FIFA World Cups and 11 UEFA European Championships, winning the 1988 tournament in West Germany.
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Profile overview
| Category | Information |
| Full Name | Netherlands National Football Team |
| Team Nicknames | Oranje (The Orange), Clockwork Orange |
| Governing Body | KNVB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond) |
| Current Head Coach | Ronald Koeman |
| FIFA World Ranking | 7th Place |
| Major International Title | UEFA European Championship Winners (1988) |
| FIFA World Cup Best Finish | Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) |
Brief history of the Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands football team dates back to 1889 when the Royal Dutch Football Association was founded. The Orange played their first official match in 1905, which ended in a 4-1 win against Belgium. Ever since, they have competed in over 20 international matches and performed excellently, even winning the UEFA Euro in 1988. The Dutch national team has also reached the FIFA World Cup three times, but never won the tournament.
Under coach Rinus Michels, the team used the “Total Football” tactic, which allowed every outfield player to take on any role on the pitch. Using this system, the Netherlands qualified for both the 1974 and 1978 World Cup finals, back-to-back. The Netherlands national team has produced legendary players, including Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard, as well as modern talents like Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong.
Netherlands national team nickname
The team is commonly referred to as “The Orange”. The name was adopted due to their orange jerseys and the House of Orange-Nassau, the historic Royal Dutch family. Other monikers include the “Het Nederlands Elftal,” referring to the Dutch Eleven, “Clockwork Orange” from their “Total Football” style, and the “Flying Dutchmen”.
Netherlands national team kits and stadium
Kits
The Netherlands national team competes in bright orange shirts. The team’s kits have been provided by global brands including Nike, Adidas, and Lotto, as shown below.
- Netherlands Tweka – 1938–1966
- England Umbro- 1966–1969
- Netherlands Jansen & Tilanus- 1969–1974
- Germany Adidas- 1974–1990
- Italy Lotto- 1991–1996
- United States Nike- 1996–present
Netherlands national football team stadium
The Dutch national team does not have a single permanent venue. The governing body rotates its matches across major stadiums in the country. The Netherlands national team’s primary home ground is the ? Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam has a holding capacity of 55,000 fans. Other major stadiums include Stadion Feijenoord/De Kuip in Rotterdam, De Grolsch Veste in Enschede, GelreDome in Arnhem, and Philips Stadion in Eindhoven.
Netherlands national football team fixtures
Get the Netherlands national football team match schedule and fixture list on SportPesa. Stay updated with match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues right here. Here are the upcoming matches
| Date | Fixture | Time | Competition |
| Mon, 8 Jun 2026 | Netherlands vs Uzbekistan | 9:45 PM | International Friendly |
| Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | 11:00 PM | FIFA World Cup |
| Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | Netherlands vs Sweden | 8:00 PM | FIFA World Cup |
| Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 2:00 AM | FIFA World Cup |
| Thu, 24 Sep 2026 | Netherlands vs Germany | 9:45 PM | UEFA Nations League |
| Sun, 27 Sep 2026 | Serbia vs Netherlands | 7:00 PM | UEFA Nations League |
| Thu, 1 Oct 2026 | Greece vs Netherlands | 9:45 PM | UEFA Nations League |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | Netherlands vs Serbia | 9:45 PM | UEFA Nations League |
| Fri, 13 Nov 2026 | Netherlands vs Greece | 10:45 PM | UEFA Nations League |
| Mon, 16 Nov 2026 | Germany vs Netherlands | 10:45 PM | UEFA Nations League |
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Netherlands national team results
Explore all the Netherlands national football team live scores and match results on SportPesa. In the most recent match, the Netherlands lost 0-1 to Algeria in a friendly. Follow our live blog for up-to-date scores today and all the previous match outcomes.
| Date | Competition | Fixture | Score |
| 03 Jun 2026 | International Friendly | Netherlands vs Algeria | 0–1 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | International Friendly | Netherlands vs Ecuador | 1–1 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | International Friendly | Netherlands vs Norway | 2–1 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | World Championship Qualifiers (Europe) | Netherlands vs Lithuania | 4–0 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | World Championship Qualifiers (Europe) | Poland vs Netherlands | 1–1 |
| 12 Oct 2025 | World Championship Qualifiers (Europe) | Netherlands vs Finland | 4–0 |
| 09 Oct 2025 | World Championship Qualifiers (Europe) | Malta vs Netherlands | 0–4 |
| 07 Sep 2025 | World Championship Qualifiers (Europe) | Lithuania vs Netherlands | 2–3 |
| 04 Sep 2025 | World Championship Qualifiers (Europe) | Netherlands vs Poland | 1–1 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | World Championship Qualifiers (Europe) | Netherlands vs Malta | 8–0 |
| 07 Jun 2025 | World Championship Qualifiers (Europe) | Finland vs Netherlands | 0–2 |
Netherlands national football team standings
Find the Netherlands national football team table and standings on SportPesa. We bring you the latest updates on table position, points, wins, losses, and draws. Currently, the Dutch football team is in group F in the World Cup alongside Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia. Stay tuned to our platform to follow the Netherlands’ World Cup standings in 2026.
FIFA World Cup Group F
| Pos. | Nation | Pld | Wins | Draws | Losses | Pts | GF | GA | GD |
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Netherlands national football team squad 2026
Netherlands national football team coach Ronald Koeman has named a 26-man squad to represent the team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The list includes a mix of veteran and emerging talents, led by Virgil van Dijk, the club’s captain. Here is the final Netherlands national football team’s player roster with more information about each of them
| Player | Position | Age | Height | Weight | Nationality |
| Mark Flekken | Goalkeeper | 32 | 6’5″ | 192 lbs | Netherlands |
| Bart Verbruggen | Goalkeeper | 23 | 6’4″ | 146 lbs | Netherlands |
| Justin Bijlow | Goalkeeper | 28 | 6’2″ | 168 lbs | Netherlands |
| Stefan de Vrij | Defender | 34 | 6’3″ | 172 lbs | Netherlands |
| Virgil van Dijk (captain) | Defender | 34 | 6’5″ | 203 lbs | Netherlands |
| Nathan Aké | Defender | 31 | 5’11” | 163 lbs | Netherlands |
| Denzel Dumfries | Defender | 30 | 6’2″ | 174 lbs | Netherlands |
| Lutsharel Geertruida | Defender | 25 | 6’0″ | 150 lbs | Netherlands |
| Jeremie Frimpong | Defender | 25 | 5’7″ | 139 lbs | Netherlands |
| Jan Paul van Hecke | Defender | 25 | 6’2″ | 172 lbs | Netherlands |
| Micky van de Ven | Defender | 25 | 6’4″ | 179 lbs | Netherlands |
| Jorrel Hato | Defender | 20 | 6’0″ | 168 lbs | Netherlands |
| Jerdy Schouten | Midfielder | 29 | 6’1″ | 170 lbs | Netherlands |
| Teun Koopmeiners | Midfielder | 28 | 6’0″ | 170 lbs | Netherlands |
| Tijjani Reijnders | Midfielder | 27 | 5’10” | 161 lbs | Netherlands |
| Ryan Gravenberch | Midfielder | 24 | 6’3″ | 183 lbs | Netherlands |
| Quinten Timber | Midfielder | 24 | 5’10” | 157 lbs | Netherlands |
| Luciano Valente | Midfielder | 22 | 6’2″ | 172 lbs | Netherlands |
| Xavi Simons | Midfielder | 23 | 5’10” | 128 lbs | Netherlands |
| Kees Smit | Midfielder | 20 | 5’11” | 146 lbs | Netherlands |
| Wout Weghorst | Forward | 33 | 6’6″ | 183 lbs | Netherlands |
| Cody Gakpo | Forward | 27 | 6’4″ | 168 lbs | Netherlands |
| Noa Lang | Forward | 26 | 5’8″ | 152 lbs | Netherlands |
| Donyell Malen | Forward | 27 | 5’9″ | 150 lbs | Netherlands |
| Brian Brobbey | Forward | 24 | 5’11” | 172 lbs | Netherlands |
Netherlands national team stats
SportPesa keeps you in the loop with the Netherlands national football team stats. Get the full list for the top scorers, assists, red cards, and yellow cards for the 2026 FIFA World Cup right here. Here are the all-time player records showing the top scorers and assists in the history of the club.
Top appearances
| Position | Player | International Span | Caps | Goals | Professional Career Span |
| 1 | Wesley Sneijder | 2003–2018 | 134 | 31 | 2002–2019 |
| 2 | Edwin van der Sar | 1995–2008 | 130 | 0 | 1990–2011 |
| 3 | Frank de Boer | 1990–2004 | 112 | 13 | 1988–2005 |
| 4 | Rafael van der Vaart | 2001–2013 | 109 | 25 | 2000–2018 |
| 5 | Daley Blind | 2013–2024 | 108 | 3 | 2008–Present |
| 6 | Giovanni van Bronckhorst | 1996–2010 | 106 | 6 | 1993–2010 |
| 7 | Dirk Kuyt | 2004–2014 | 104 | 24 | 1998–2017 |
| 8 | Robin van Persie | 2005–2017 | 102 | 50 | 2001–2019 |
| 9 | Phillip Cocu | 1996–2006 | 101 | 10 | 1988–2006 |
| 10 | Memphis Depay | 2013–Present | 103 | 52 | 2011–Present |
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | International Career | Goals | Caps | Goals per Match | Overall Career Span |
| 1 | Memphis Depay | 2013–Present | 52 | 102 | 0.49 | 2013–Present |
| 2 | Robin van Persie | 2005–2017 | 50 | 102 | 0.47 | 2001–2019 |
| 3 | Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2006–2015 | 42 | 76 | 0.55 | 2002–2021 |
| 4 | Patrick Kluivert | 1994–2004 | 40 | 79 | 0.51 | 1994–2008 |
| 5 | Dennis Bergkamp | 1990–2000 | 37 | 79 | 0.47 | 1986–2006 |
| 6 | Arjen Robben | 2003–2017 | 37 | 96 | 0.39 | 2000–2021 |
| 7 | Faas Wilkes | 1946–1961 | 35 | 38 | 0.92 | 1940–1964 |
| 8 | Ruud van Nistelrooy | 1998–2011 | 35 | 70 | 0.50 | 1993–2012 |
| 9 | Abe Lenstra | 1940–1959 | 33 | 47 | 0.70 | 1935–1963 |
| 10 | Johan Cruyff | 1966–1977 | 33 | 48 | 0.69 | 1964–1984 |
Coaching staff
| Position | Name | Role Description |
| Head Coach | Ronald Koeman | Oversees team selection, tactical planning, and overall squad management. |
| Assistant Manager | Erwin Koeman | Supports coaching duties, match preparation, and player development initiatives. |
| Assistant Manager | Wim Jonk | Assists with training sessions, tactical implementation, and performance analysis. |
| Assistant Manager | Ruud van Nistelrooy | Appointed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle, providing additional coaching expertise and strategic guidance. |
FIFA World Cup ranking
| Year | Final FIFA Rank | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Peak Rank | Lowest Rank | Best Upward Move | Biggest Drop |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16 | ↑ 5 Places | ↓ 9 Places |
| 1994 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | ↑ 9 Places | ↓ 6 Places |
| 1995 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 17 | ↑ 12 Places | ↓ 9 Places |
| 1996 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | ↑ 7 Places | ↓ 5 Places |
| 1997 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22 | ↑ 4 Places | ↓ 10 Places |
| 1998 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 25 | ↑ 19 Places | ↓ 11 Places |
| 1999 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 19 | ↑ 3 Places | ↓ 3 Places |
| 2000 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 21 | ↑ 13 Places | ↓ 2 Places |
| 2001 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 | ↑ 2 Places | ↓ 1 Place |
| 2002 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 15 | ↑ 4 Places | ↓ 6 Places |
| 2003 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | ↑ 2 Places | ↓ 3 Places |
| 2004 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | ↑ 1 Place | ↓ 1 Place |
| 2005 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | ↑ 2 Places | ↓ 1 Place |
| 2006 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | No Gain | ↓ 3 Places |
| 2007 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | ↑ 2 Places | ↓ 3 Places |
| 2008 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 10 | ↑ 5 Places | ↓ 1 Place |
| 2009 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | ↑ 1 Place | ↓ 1 Place |
| 2010 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ↑ 2 Places | ↓ 1 Place |
| 2011 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ↑ 1 Place | ↓ 1 Place |
| 2012 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | ↑ 2 Places | ↓ 4 Places |
| 2013 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 9 | ↑ 4 Places | ↓ 4 Places |
| 2014 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | ↑ 12 Places | ↓ 4 Places |
| 2015 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 | ↑ 2 Places | ↓ 7 Places |
| 2016 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 26 | ↑ 4 Places | ↓ 12 Places |
| 2017 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 36 | ↑ 9 Places | ↓ 11 Places |
| 2018 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 21 | ↑ 2 Places | ↓ 1 Place |
| 2019 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 16 | ↑ 1 Place | ↓ 2 Places |
| 2020 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 15 | ↑ 1 Place | ↓ 2 Places |
| 2021 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 16 | ↑ 1 Place | ↓ 2 Places |
| 2023 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | ↑ 4 Places | ↓ 1 Place |
Honours and achievements
The Dutch football team has competed in many major and domestic competitions since their establishment. This includes FIFA World Cups, UEFA European Championship, among others as shown below.
| Category | Competition | Achievement | Year(s) |
| Global Honors | FIFA World Cup | Runners-up | 1974, 1978, 2010 |
| Global Honors | Olympic Games | Bronze Medal | 1908, 1912, 1920 |
| Continental Honors | UEFA European Championship | Champions | 1988 |
| Continental Honors | UEFA European Championship | Third Place | 1976 |
| Continental Honors | UEFA Nations League | Runners-up | 2019 |
| International Recognition | World Soccer Team of the Year | Winner | 1988 |
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FAQs about the Netherlands national football team
Who is the best player on the Netherlands national team?
Virgil van Dijk, who is also the team’s captain, is ranked as the best player in the Netherlands national team.
Has the Netherlands qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
Yes, the Netherlands national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing first in UEFA Group G.
What is the nickname of the Netherlands national football team?
The Netherlands national football team is nicknamed the “Orange” for their orange jerseys and the Dutch royal family.
Who scored the famous winning goal for the Netherlands?
Marco van Basten scored the famous goal for the Netherlands in the UEFA Euro 1988 final against the Soviet Union, giving the Netherlands a 2-0 win.
Conclusion
The Netherlands national football team has a long history built on tactical innovation and brilliance. From the famous “Total Football” era in 1970 to the modern Squad captained by Virgil van Dijk, Orange remains a powerhouse in global football. Will the team win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Stay tuned on SportPesa to track the team’s performance throughout the competition.
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