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Group F · FIFA World Cup 2026

Netherlands

Squad, fixtures, results and team-specific news for fantasy and predictor players.

Squad

World Cup squad

Goalkeepers

#PlayerAgeCapsClub
1Bart Verbruggen2427Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
13Robin Roefs230Sunderland A.F.C.
23Mark Flekken3311Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Defenders

#PlayerAgeCapsClub
2Jurriën Timber2523Arsenal F.C.
4Virgil van Dijk3590Liverpool F.C.
5Nathan Aké3158Manchester City F.C.
6Jan Paul van Hecke2610Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
12Mats Wieffer2714Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
15Micky van de Ven2519Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
22Denzel Dumfries3071Inter Milan
25Jorrel Hato207Chelsea F.C.

Midfielders

#PlayerAgeCapsClub
3Marten de Roon3542Atalanta BC
7Justin Kluivert2711AFC Bournemouth
8Ryan Gravenberch2425Liverpool F.C.
14Tijjani Reijnders2830Manchester City F.C.
16Guus Til296PSV Eindhoven
20Teun Koopmeiners2827Juventus FC
21Frenkie de Jong2964FC Barcelona
26Quinten Timber2510Olympique de Marseille

Forwards

#PlayerAgeCapsClub
9Wout Weghorst3451AFC Ajax
10Memphis Depay32108SC Corinthians Paulista
11Cody Gakpo2748Liverpool F.C.
17Noa Lang2715Galatasaray S.K. (football)
18Donyell Malen2751AS Roma
19Brian Brobbey2410Sunderland A.F.C.
24Crysencio Summerville250West Ham United F.C.
Predicted XI

Likely starting line-up

Predicted XI · 3-4-1-2
Goalkeeper
Bart Verbruggen
Defence
Virgil van DijkDenzel DumfriesNathan Aké
Midfield
Frenkie de JongMarten de RoonTijjani ReijndersTeun KoopmeinersRyan Gravenberch
Attack
Memphis DepayWout Weghorst

Based on squad selection and recent form. May change before kick-off.

Fixtures

Netherlands fixture list

Date Time Opponent H/A Venue Stage Result
Sunday 14 June 2026 21:00 BST Japan Home Dallas Stadium First Stage -
Saturday 20 June 2026 18:00 BST Sweden Home Houston Stadium First Stage -
Friday 26 June 2026 00:00 BST Tunisia Away Kansas City Stadium First Stage -
Results

Results and scoreline

Results will appear here as the tournament progresses. Check the news feed for the latest match outcomes.

Team news

Netherlands news and injury updates

Confirmed

Netherlands confirm 26-man World Cup squad: Frimpong left out, Summerville and Kluivert picked, Depay included

ESPN, BBC and Goal.com report Ronald Koeman has confirmed the Netherlands' 26-man World Cup squad. Liverpool right-back Jeremie Frimpong has been left out, with Koeman describing the decision as diffi...

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy/predictor: remove Frimpong from Netherlands defensive pools entirely. Summerville and Kluivert add live attacking wildcard upside pending minu...

Confirmed

De Ligt ruled out of World Cup after back surgery

ESPN, The New York Times/The Athletic, Flashscore and World Soccer Talk report Netherlands and Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after undergoing bac...

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy/predictor: remove de Ligt from Netherlands defensive pools entirely. This is a major absence for Dutch defensive structure — Van Dijk and Timb...

Reliable Unverified

Depay says he expects to be fit in time for the World Cup

Reuters-syndicated reports quote Memphis Depay saying he never doubted he would be fit in time for the World Cup after earlier Dutch fitness concerns....

Fantasy/predictor impact: Fantasy: Depay remains viable but still needs training/minutes confirmation. Predictor: modest positive for Dutch attack, not a full green-light on ma...

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