Latest Netherlands squad list for the 2026 World Cup.

Updated Netherlands squad list for the 2026 World Cup: Detailed official player list, complete with shirt numbers, height, and position information.

VTC News•29/05/2026

The list of 26 players for the Netherlands national team who will participate in the 2026 World Cup was announced on May 27th. Coach Ronald Koeman selected a squad of experienced players, with only three players from the U23 age group.

Latest Netherlands squad list for the 2026 World Cup.

The Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup is updated according to official information on the FIFA website. In case of player injury, the Netherlands team can still select a replacement from the preliminary list of 55 players, no later than 24 hours before the first match.

Location	Player's name	Club
Goalkeeper	Bart Verbruggen	Brighton
Goalkeeper	Robin Roefs	Sunderland
Goalkeeper	Mark Fekken	Bayer Leverkusen
Defender	Mickey van de Ven	Tottenham Hotspur
Defender	Jan Paul van Hecke	Brighton
Defender	Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool
Defender	Nathan Ake	Manchester City
Defender	Jorrel Hato	Chelsea
Defender	Julien Timber	Arsenal
Defender	Denzel Dumfries	Inter Milan
Midfielder	Mats Wieffer	Brighton
Midfielder	Ryan Gravenberch	Liverpool
Midfielder	Teun Koopmeiners	Juventus
Midfielder	Marten de Roon	Atalanta
Midfielder	Tijjani Reijnders	Manchester City
Midfielder	Frenkie de Jong	Portuguese
Midfielder	Quinten Timber	Marseille
Midfielder	Guus Til	PSV
Forward	Justin Kluivert	Bournemouth
Forward	Cody Gakpo	Liverpool
Forward	Crysencio Summerville	West Ham
Forward	Noa Lang	Galatasaray
Forward	Memphis Depay	Corinthians
Forward	Donyell Malen	Roma
Forward	Brian Brobbey	Sunderland
Forward	Wout Weghorst	Ajax

The current squad is a mix of experienced veterans like Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, and Memphis Depay, along with a group of players entering their prime and gradually making a name for themselves in top European leagues. The Netherlands is also considered to have considerable squad depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The Netherlands are in Group F of the 2026 World Cup along with Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia.

In the FIFA rankings, the Netherlands are ranked 7th. This is the 12th time the team nicknamed "the Orange Tornado" or "Oranje" has participated in the World Cup. The Netherlands national team has reached the World Cup final three times, in 1974, 1978, and 2010, but has never won the title.

List of Dutch players by position

The Dutch national team's goalkeepers are Bart Verbruggen, Robin Roefs, and Mark Flekken. Bart Verbruggen is the most prominent name and has the most experience playing for the Netherlands national team. Mark Flekken and Robin Roefs are backup options.

The Netherlands' defense is led by captain Virgil van Dijk. The Liverpool center-back is the leader, with his experience and proven class. The Netherlands is considered one of the strongest defenses with Nathan Ake, Sven Botman, Denzel Dumfries, Jorrel Hato, Jurrien Timber, Micky van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Mats Wieffer.

The Netherlands' midfield includes Frenkie de Jong, Tijjani Reijnders, Ryan Gravenberch, Teun Koopmeiners, Marten de Roon, Quinten Timber, Justin Kluivert, Guus Til, and Mats Wieffer. Among these, Frenkie de Jong will play a crucial role in the Netherlands' success at the 2026 World Cup thanks to his ability to control the game and circulate the ball. Ryan Gravenberch is also in impressive form for Liverpool and continues to exert influence in the Dutch national team.

The Dutch forward line doesn't have many stars. Memphis Depay remains the key player. Alongside him is Cody Gakpo, a star currently in excellent form for the Dutch national team. In addition, Justin Kluivert, Crysencio Summerville, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, and Wout Weghorst provide coach Ronald Koeman with many options.

Who will be the coach of the Netherlands national team at the 2026 World Cup?

The head coach of the Netherlands national team at the 2026 World Cup is Ronald Koeman. Born in 1963, he is considered one of the greatest legends of Dutch football.

During his playing career, Koeman played as a defender and represented several major clubs such as Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and Barcelona. He was a member of the Netherlands team that won Euro 1988 and is renowned for his ability to score from set pieces.

After retiring as a player, Ronald Koeman began his coaching career and has managed numerous teams including Ajax, Benfica, PSV Eindhoven, Valencia, Southampton, Everton, and Barcelona. He also served as head coach of the Netherlands national team before returning to manage the club in 2023.

Information on the Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The Netherlands' star to watch at the 2026 World Cup.

Coach Koeman has a fairly balanced squad. Memphis Depay – the top scorer in the history of the Dutch national team – will lead the attack after a difficult period with Corinthians. He has repeatedly suffered problems with his thigh and calf. In the last two months, the 32-year-old striker has only made two appearances from the bench in Brazil.

Jurrien Timber is also racing against time to regain his best form. The Arsenal centre-back only returned to training this week after a long break due to a groin injury. The 24-year-old suffered the problem in the win against Everton in mid-March. Since then, he has missed 14 consecutive Arsenal matches in all competitions.

In addition, Justin Kluivert is another notable name who has earned the trust of coach Ronald Koeman. Despite undergoing knee surgery in January and only making two appearances from the bench for Bournemouth since recovering, the 27-year-old striker is still included in the Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup.