FIFA Rank #7 | Coach: Ronald Koeman
Netherlands
World Cup 2026.
Welcome to the ultimate fan universe for the Netherlands National Team. Analyze real-time statistics, view squad rosters, check upcoming fixtures, and follow AI-driven prediction boards.
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Netherlands World Cup Squad
Categorized profile list of keepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Click to view profile metrics.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Attackers
Fixtures & Results
AI Match Prediction Engine
AI Chalkboard Battle Analysis
Van Dijk's central recovery line will monitor Morocco's transitions while Simons coordinates counters.
Fan Sentiment Analysis
Global Sentiment Summary
Tactical Chalkboard
Interactive pitch showing predicted lineup. Drag markers to adjust formation.
Fan Polls & Consensus
Netherlands Latest News
Netherlands Team Profile: Squad & Style
Netherlands, managed by Ronald Koeman, entered the 2026 World Cup ranked #7 with 0 World Cup title(s) to their name (most recent: None). The figures below are drawn from the squad data on this page, so they describe this team specifically.
Squad Shape
The tracked squad lists 1 goalkeepers, 3 defenders, 2 midfielders, 1 forwards, spread across 6 different clubs. The most-represented clubs are Liverpool (2). The average age is 27.1; the youngest player is Bart Verbruggen (23, Brighton) and the oldest is Virgil van Dijk (34, Liverpool). Virgil van Dijk is the most experienced player with 68 international appearances.
Highest-Rated Players
| Player | Pos | Club | Age | Caps | Goals | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil van Dijk | DEF | Liverpool | 34 | 68 | 7 | 9.3 |
| Xavi Simons | MID | RB Leipzig | 23 | 15 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Cody Gakpo | ATT | Liverpool | 27 | 24 | 9 | 9.1 |
Ratings are WorldCupElite’s own 0–10 form scores, not official statistics.
Goal Threat
The leading international scorers in the squad are Cody Gakpo (9 in 24 caps); Virgil van Dijk (7 in 68 caps); Nathan Aké (5 in 45 caps).
Tactical Setup
Ronald Koeman’s side is set up in a 3-4-3. See the interactive pitch above for the projected starting positions of each player.
Record & Fan Mood
Recent form reads W-W-L-W-D, with 30 goals scored, a 70% win rate and 11 clean sheets in our tracked sample. Our fan-sentiment tracker put community confidence in Netherlands at 86%, with 72% of tracked discussion positive.