Netherlands squad announcement for 2026 World Cup: Koeman's most Premier-heavy Oranje

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Netherlands call up 26 players for 2026 World Cup with 15 Premier League footballers, reflecting Koeman's commitment to physical intensity and high pressure
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) is the captain and leader of an Oranje squad featuring stars like Cody Gakpo, Frenkie de Jong and Tijjani Reijnders to dream in the competition
Significant absences: Matthijs de Ligt and Jeremie Frimpong ruled out by physical problems, while Xavi Simons misses the tournament due to cruciate ligament rupture

Netherlands arrives at the 2026 World Cup (Group F) with a squad that reeks of Premier League through and through. Ronald Koeman has called up 26 players and fifteen of them play in England: a team built to run and press high up the pitch.

🌟 Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) is the captain and the guiding light. With Cody Gakpo, Frenkie de Jong and Tijjani Reijnders around him, the Oranje have a squad to dream big with.

🎯 Pure Premier League stamp: 15 of the 26 called up play in England. Koeman has bet on physical intensity and high pressing, the identity of his Clockwork Orange.

❌ The painful headline: out are Matthijs de Ligt and Jeremie Frimpong due to form and injury concerns. And the tragedy: Xavi Simons misses the World Cup after tearing his ACL. One of the great wonderkids, watching from the sofa.

🔙 Memphis Depay (Corinthians) comes in despite physical doubts: the Oranje's all-time top scorer returns to a major tournament to bring firepower and leadership.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Ronald Koeman

🧤 Goalkeepers

Bart Verbruggen (Brighton), Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland)

🛡️ Defenders

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, captain), Denzel Dumfries (Inter), Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

⚙️ Midfielders

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Noa Lang (Galatasaray), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Guus Til (PSV), Quinten Timber (Marseille), Mats Wieffer (Brighton)

⚽ Forwards

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Donyell Malen (Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham), Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

🏆 Group F

⚽ Opponents: Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Netherlands manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Ronald Koeman is the Netherlands manager for the 2026 World Cup.

What group is the Netherlands in for the 2026 World Cup?

The Netherlands is in Group F of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.

How many players does the Netherlands call up for the 2026 World Cup?

The Netherlands presents a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does the Netherlands play its matches in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Netherlands plays in Group F against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.

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