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Netherlands football team's 2026 World Cup preview highlights squad strengths

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Netherlands football team's 2026 World Cup preview highlights squad strengths

Summary

The Netherlands football team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after finishing top of UEFA Group G, going unbeaten in eight matches. With a squad featuring 15 Premier League-based players, the team aims for a strong showing in Group F, alongside Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia. Coach Ronald Koeman has named his final 26-man squad, which includes captain Virgil van Dijk and key midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Despite an impressive qualifying campaign, the absence of Xavi Simons due to injury poses challenges for the team's creative play. The Netherlands reached the Euro 2024 semi-finals and seeks to emulate that success on the World Cup stage.

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By the Numbers

•Netherlands finished unbeaten in UEFA qualifying with six wins and two draws.
•The final squad includes captain Virgil van Dijk and player Frenkie de Jong.
•Xavi Simons is absent due to a ruptured ACL injury.
•Netherlands is grouped with Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia for the World Cup.
•Coach Ronald Koeman has a successful history and hopes for a deep tournament run.

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The Netherlands Football Team qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 by finishing top of UEFA Group G, going unbeaten across eight qualifiers, winning six and drawing two, scoring 27 goals and concedin...
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