Group F · Mon, 6/15, 04:00Scheduled
Netherlands
Netherlands
VS
Japan
Japan
Dallas (Arlington) · AT&T Stadium
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Netherlands — Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Netherlands · Group F · 26 players
Head coach
- Name
- 罗纳德-科曼罗纳德-科曼
- Nationality
- 荷兰
Team intel
Source: WC26 MCP (third-party aggregation; odds/injuries for entertainment only)
FIFA ranking
#7
World Cup history
- Appearances: 11
- Best result: Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)
- Titles: 0
Playing style
Total Football philosophy with positional interchange, technical build-up, and possession dominance.
Qualifying summary
Qualified through UEFA qualifiers, finishing at the top of their group.
Key players (WC26 picks)
- Cody GakpoFWD · Liverpool
- Virgil van DijkDEF · Liverpool
- Frenkie de JongMID · Barcelona
Odds & group outlook
To win tournament: +1400(implied 6.7%)
Netherlands' total football philosophy is tested by Japan's tactical discipline and proven ability to upset favorites.
Group favorites: Netherlands, Japan · Dark horse: Japan
Injury watch
- Frenkie de JongRecovering
Ankle injury — persistent issue from Euro 2024
Expected return: Before tournament
World Cup head-to-head
- vs Japan1W 0D 0L (1 matches)
The Netherlands edged Japan 1-0 in their only World Cup meeting during the 2010 group stage in South Africa.
- vs Argentina2W 0D 3L (5 matches)
A dramatic World Cup rivalry featuring the 1978 final and three penalty shootouts. Argentina lead 3-2 despite being outscored overall.
- vs Brazil3W 0D 2L (5 matches)
A high-quality World Cup rivalry spanning five decades. The Netherlands lead 3-2, featuring classic encounters like the 1994 quarter-final and the 2010 knockout clash.
- vs Spain1W 0D 1L (2 matches)
A tale of two extremes: Spain's gritty 1-0 extra-time win in the 2010 final, followed by the Netherlands' stunning 5-1 revenge in the 2014 group stage.
Source：API-Football (api-sports.io)，Updated 2026-06-05. Age/caps not provided by source. Confirm with national FA or FIFA before kickoff.
World Cup squad
26 players
Goalkeepers
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bart Verbruggen | GK | 23 | Brighton | — |
| 13 | Robin Roefs | GK | 22 | NEC Nijmegen | — |
| 23 | Mark Flekken | GK | 32 | Brentford | — |
Defenders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jurriën David Norman Timber | DEF | 24 | Arsenal | — |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk | DEF | 34 | Liverpool | — |
| 5 | Nathan Benjamin Aké | DEF | 30 | Manchester City | — |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Hecke | DEF | 25 | Brighton | — |
| 12 | Mats Wieffer | DEF | 26 | Feyenoord | — |
| 15 | Micky van de Ven | DEF | 24 | Tottenham | — |
| 22 | Denzel Justus Morris Dumfries | DEF | 29 | Inter | — |
| 25 | Jorrel Hato | DEF | 19 | Ajax | — |
Midfielders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marten Elco de Roon | MID | 34 | Atalanta | — |
| 7 | Justin Dean Kluivert | MID | 26 | Bournemouth | — |
| 8 | Ryan Jiro Gravenberch | MID | 23 | Liverpool | — |
| 14 | Tijjani Reijnders | MID | 27 | AC Milan | — |
| 16 | Guus Berend Til | MID | 28 | PSV Eindhoven | — |
| 20 | Teun Koopmeiners | MID | 27 | Juventus | — |
| 21 | Frenkie de Jong | MID | 28 | Barcelona | — |
| 26 | Quinten Ryan Crispito Timber | MID | 24 | Feyenoord | — |
Forwards
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wout Weghorst | FWD | 33 | Burnley | — |
| 10 | Memphis Depay | FWD | 31 | Corinthians | — |
| 11 | Cody Mathès Gakpo | FWD | 26 | Liverpool | — |
| 17 | Noa Noëll Lang | FWD | 26 | PSV Eindhoven | — |
| 18 | Donyell Malen | FWD | 26 | Borussia Dortmund | — |
| 19 | Brian Ebenezer Adjei Brobbey | FWD | 23 | Ajax | — |
| 24 | Crysencio Jilbert Sylverio Cir Summerville | FWD | 24 | West Ham | — |
Click a player name for their profile. Squad compiled from public sources—confirm with official announcements.
Tournament schedule
Group F · Sun, 6/21, 01:00Scheduled
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Netherlands
VS
Sweden
Sweden
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Group F · Fri, 6/26, 07:00Scheduled
Tunisia
Tunisia
VS
Netherlands
Netherlands
Kansas City · Arrowhead Stadium
Data: squad from public sources · Confirm with official squads before kickoff