Netherlands aim for first World Cup title in June tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Netherlands prepare for the 2026 World Cup, aiming for their first championship title. Under coach Ronald Koeman, the Dutch team comes off a disappointing friendly loss to Algeria, which they view as a wake-up call ahead of the tournament. The squad includes notable players such as captain Virgil van Dijk, Memphis Depay, and Cody Gakpo, alongside emerging talents like Robin Roefs and Brian Brobbey. The Netherlands begin their World Cup campaign against Japan in Dallas on June 14, followed by matches against Sweden and Tunisia.
- •Netherlands lost 1-0 to Algeria in a recent friendly.
- •Squad features key players from Premier League clubs.
- •First match scheduled against Japan on June 14 in Dallas.
- •Previous World Cup results include multiple near misses.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Netherlands set their sights on maiden World Cup triumph
"The Netherlands will be hoping to reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup as Ronald Koeman’s side look to become world champions for the first time.The Dutch have come agonisingly close to breaking ...
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