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Learn MoreNetherlands Squad for WC 2026
Manager Ronald Koeman has called up a balanced squad that combines international experience with the freshness of the young generation. The team captain is Virgil van Dijk, and the main star remains Virgil van Dijk. Every player in this squad has gone through a rigorous selection process and is ready to give everything on the pitch.
Virgil van Dijk
Defender (Liverpool)
Cody Gakpo
Forward (Liverpool)
Frenkie de Jong
Midfielder (Barcelona)
Nathan Akรฉ
Defender (Man City)
Matthijs de Ligt
Defender (Man United)
Denzel Dumfries
Defender (Inter)
Xavi Simons
Midfielder (Tottenham)
Memphis Depay
Forward (Corinthians)
The Coach: Ronald Koeman
Legend of Dutch football, both as player and manager. In his second stint as national team coach, Koeman has rebuilt the team after the Louis van Gaal era. Promotes the famous Dutch 4-3-3 style with emphasis on possession and elaborate build-up.
Team Captain: Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is the absolute leader of the Netherlands team, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. The experience accumulated at the highest competitive levels, combined with a winning mentality, makes them the central figure around which the entire team is built.
Team Star: Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is the player who can decide the fate of any match with a single moment of genius. Speed, technique and tactical intelligence make them one of the most feared players in world football today.