NetherlandsSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group FSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(F)2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 7 |
 UEFA Nations League2024 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group F in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2Qualification |  Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 3Qualification |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4Qualification |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2
Sunderland
4
Liverpool
5
Manchester City
6
Brighton
12Brighton
15
Tottenham
22
Inter
25
ChelseaMidfielders
3
Atalanta
8Liverpool
14Manchester City
16
PSV Eindhoven
20
Juventus
21
Barcelona
26
FeyenoordForwards
7
Bournemouth
9
Ajax
10
Corinthians
11Liverpool
17
Napoli
18
Aston Villa
19Sunderland
24
West HamKey Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 3 matches
Recent Results
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History of the Netherlands national team
Founding and Early Years
The Netherlands national team, nicknamed "Oranje," is governed by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), founded on 8 December 1889. Despite one of the richest talent pools in Europe, they remain the greatest nation never to have won the World Cup.
Team Evolution
The Netherlands play their major home matches at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, named in honour of their greatest-ever legend.
Great Managers
Rinus Michels, inventor of "Total Football," led the Netherlands to their first World Cup final in 1974 before winning the only major title in Oranje history with Euro 1988. Ronald Koeman later managed the side until 2026, when the Netherlands were eliminated in the Round of 32.
Iconic Players
Johan Cruyff, the on-field inventor of "Total Football," remains the central figure of the 1974 final, alongside Marco van Basten, top scorer at Euro 1988 and scorer of a memorable volley in the final. Dennis Bergkamp, one of the most technically gifted forwards of his generation, and Robin van Persie, the Netherlands' second all-time top scorer, carried this attacking tradition forward.
Major Achievements
The Netherlands have never won the World Cup despite three lost finals (1974, 1978, 2010), but did win Euro 1988, with a 2-0 final victory over the USSR. At the 2026 edition, the team topped their group before being eliminated on penalties by Morocco (1-1, 2-3) in the Round of 32.
The Team Today
Following the Koeman era, which ended with that 2026 elimination, the Netherlands remain one of the highest-ranked nations in the FIFA World Ranking, driven by a youth development system still considered among the best in Europe.
Overall record
Current unbeaten streak: 5 matchesBased on the last 16 matches played
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Frequently asked questions
When is Netherlands's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Netherlands's current standing?+
Netherlands are currently 1 in World Cup 2026 with 7 points.
Has the Netherlands ever won the World Cup?+
No, despite three lost finals: 1974, 1978, and 2010.
What major title has the Netherlands won?+
The 1988 European Championship.
How did the Netherlands' 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Morocco on penalties (1-1, 2-3).
Who invented "Total Football" with the Netherlands?+
Johan Cruyff, as both a player and later a head coach, alongside Rinus Michels.
Who coached the Netherlands to their Euro 1988 title?+
Rinus Michels, the inventor of "Total Football."
When was the Dutch Football Association founded?+
The KNVB was founded on 8 December 1889.