Netherlands unveils World Cup roster led by Virgil van Dijk, Frimpong omitted
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Netherlands has officially announced its 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team, looking to overcome past disappointments, is led by captain Virgil van Dijk and includes players from top European clubs. absent is Jeremie Frimpong, who was overlooked in favor of Chelsea's Jorrel Hato. The Dutch are targeting their first World Cup title, having previously finished as runners-up three times. The squad features veterans like Memphis Depay and promising talent such as Cody Gakpo.
- •Netherlands names 26-man squad for World Cup 2026.
- •Virgil van Dijk leads the roster with extensive international experience.
- •Jeremie Frimpong excluded from the final squad.
- •Memphis Depay, despite struggles, remains a key player.
- •Ronald Koeman coaching Netherlands for first World Cup.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Netherlands' World Cup roster 2026: Virgil van Dijk leads veteran Dutch squad as Jeremie Frimpong snubbed
"One of the most talented teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup field, the Netherlands enter this summer's tournament looking once again to erase one of the most painful footnotes in global football history.
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