11
WC Appearances
including 2026
Runner-up
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#8
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Netherlands
The Netherlands, three-time World Cup runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010), are one of world football's great underachievers - blessed with extraordinary talent but always falling short of the ultimate prize. Coach Ronald Koeman has moulded a mature, compact side around Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk at the back and the creative Frenkie de Jong in midfield, while Cody Gakpo's emergence as a genuinely world-class forward adds real threat. Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup places the Oranje against Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden - a group they should top. The dream of finally winning a first World Cup remains alive for a golden generation of Dutch players.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Riverside, Missouri
Oranje train at the KC Current's purpose-built NWSL facility on the Kansas side of the metro. They share Kansas City with Argentina and England, an unusual three-nation cluster.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Netherlands stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Riverside to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Bart Verbruggen
Nathan Aké
Ryan Gravenberch
Quinten Timber
Memphis Depay
Head Coach
Ronald Koeman
2026 Group
Group F
Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Quarterfinal | |
| 2014 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2010 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 2006 | Round of 16 | |
| 1998 | 4th Place | 🥉 |
| 1994 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1990 | Round of 16 | |
| 1978 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1974 | Runner-up | 🥈 |
| 1938 | Round of 16 | |
| 1934 | Round of 16 |
11 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Netherlands
Netherlands World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Netherlands in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Netherlands is in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Japan, Tunisia, Sweden.
Who is the manager of Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup?+
Ronald Koeman manages Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Netherlands's FIFA ranking?+
Netherlands is ranked #8 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Netherlands played in?+
Netherlands has appeared in 11 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Runner-up.
When does Netherlands play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Netherlands's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 14 vs Japan; June 20 vs Sweden; June 25 vs Tunisia. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Netherlands's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Netherlands include Bart Verbruggen, Nathan Aké, Ryan Gravenberch, Quinten Timber, Memphis Depay.
Where is Netherlands's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Netherlands will be based in Riverside, Missouri (USA), training at KC Current Training Facility. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.