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The Netherlands have reached three FIFA World Cup finals - in 1974, 1978, and 2010 - and remain one of the few major nations yet to win the title, making 2026 another chapter in that long pursuit. This page covers Oranje's complete World Cup stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the full 2026 squad, and their Group F schedule against Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia starting June 20 in Houston.
The Netherlands enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a strong European squad featuring experienced international players and talented young stars. Explore the Netherlands’ latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
The Dutch national team remains one of Europe’s most respected football nations with a long tradition of attacking football, tactical innovation, and technically skilled players. The team continues to compete at the highest level in major international tournaments.
The Netherlands has produced several legendary footballers and memorable FIFA World Cup performances across different generations. The national side continues to build a balanced squad capable of challenging top football nations.
Netherlands FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Football Association | Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Nickname | Oranje |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 10 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1934 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 11 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 3 (2010-2022 excluding 2018) |
| World Cup Runner-up Finishes | 3 (1974, 1978, 2010) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Runner-up |
| Total Matches Played | 57 |
| Total Wins | 30 |
| Total Draws | 15 |
| Total Losses | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 96 |
| Goals Conceded | 52 |
| Win Percentage | 52.6% |
| Clean Sheets | 22 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 2, Lost 2 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Wesley Sneijder - 17 |
| Most Goals by Player | Johnny Rep - 7 |
| Largest Victory | 5-1 vs Spain (2014) |
| Biggest Defeat | 1-4 vs England (1990) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Ronald Koeman
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bart Verbruggen | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 12 | Mark Flekken | Brentford |
| 23 | Justin Bijlow | Feyenoord |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool |
| 3 | Matthijs de Ligt | Bayern Munich |
| 4 | Nathan Aké | Manchester City |
| 5 | Jurrien Timber | Arsenal |
| 13 | Denzel Dumfries | Inter Milan |
| 15 | Micky van de Ven | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 18 | Daley Blind | Girona |
| 21 | Lutsharel Geertruida | Feyenoord |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Frenkie de Jong | Barcelona |
| 7 | Xavi Simons | RB Leipzig |
| 8 | Tijjani Reijnders | AC Milan |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeiners | Atalanta |
| 14 | Joey Veerman | PSV Eindhoven |
| 16 | Mats Wieffer | Feyenoord |
| 20 | Georginio Wijnaldum | Al Ettifaq |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Memphis Depay | Corinthians |
| 11 | Cody Gakpo | Liverpool |
| 17 | Donyell Malen | Borussia Dortmund |
| 19 | Brian Brobbey | Ajax |
| 22 | Steven Bergwijn | Al Ittihad |
| 24 | Noa Lang | PSV Eindhoven |
| 25 | Wout Weghorst | Hoffenheim |
Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sun, June 14 | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium (AT&T) | Dallas | Group Stage | 15:00 |
| 35 | Sat, June 20 | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium (NRG) | Houston | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 58 | Thu, June 25 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) | Kansas City | Group Stage | 15:00 |
Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has not started yet and the Netherlands’ official tournament results will be updated after each match.
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Netherlands vs TBD | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | TBD | Group Stage |
Netherlands FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | West Germany | Runner-up |
| 1978 | Argentina | Runner-up |
| 2010 | South Africa | Runner-up |
Netherlands All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 57 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Draws | 15 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 96 |
| Goals Conceded | 52 |
| Clean Sheets | 22 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 5 |
Netherlands Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley Sneijder | 17 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 2 | Edwin van der Sar | 16 | 4 | 1994-2006 |
| 3 | Dirk Kuyt | 15 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 4 | Robin van Persie | 13 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 5 | Arjen Robben | 14 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 6 | Phillip Cocu | 14 | 3 | 1998-2006 |
| 7 | Giovanni van Bronckhorst | 14 | 3 | 1998-2010 |
| 8 | Ruud Krol | 14 | 3 | 1974-1982 |
| 9 | Virgil van Dijk | 10 | 2 | 2014-2022 |
| 10 | Memphis Depay | 9 | 2 | 2014-2022 |
Netherlands Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Rep | 7 | 14 | 1974-1978 |
| 2 | Robin van Persie | 6 | 13 | 2006-2014 |
| 3 | Wesley Sneijder | 6 | 17 | 2006-2014 |
| 4 | Dennis Bergkamp | 6 | 12 | 1994-1998 |
| 5 | Arjen Robben | 6 | 14 | 2006-2014 |
| 6 | Rob Rensenbrink | 6 | 11 | 1974-1978 |
| 7 | Memphis Depay | 3 | 9 | 2014-2022 |
| 8 | Cody Gakpo | 3 | 5 | 2022 |
| 9 | Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 | 6 | 2010-2014 |
| 10 | Ruud van Nistelrooy | 4 | 8 | 2006 |
FAQs About Netherlands FIFA World Cup Records
The Netherlands has not won the FIFA World Cup but has finished runner-up three times.
The Netherlands reached the FIFA World Cup final in 1974, 1978, and 2010.
Johnny Rep is the Netherlands’ leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with seven goals.
Wesley Sneijder holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for the Netherlands.
The Netherlands recorded a famous 5-1 victory against Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.