Netherlands

UEFA • UEFA

Tournament Outlook

Semi-finals. The talent is there to finally end the curse.

Best World Cup Result: Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)

About Netherlands

Oranje - the most successful team never to win a World Cup (3 finals, 0 wins). The Dutch play beautiful football and always entertain, even when they break hearts.

Playing Style: Total Football legacy. Possession with purpose, positional rotations, and attacking intent.

Key Players

Center-Back

Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool

Attacking Midfielder

Xavi Simons

RB Leipzig

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Van Dijk defense
Exciting attackers
Tournament experience
Total Football DNA

Weaknesses

Can't win the big one
Squad depth questions
Mental block in finals?

World Cup Schedule

vs Japan

vs UEFA Playoff B

vs Tunisia

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Fun Facts

⚽Lost 3 World Cup Finals - most without winning
⚽Total Football in 1974 changed the sport forever
⚽Cruyff never won World Cup despite being best player of 1974

Team Info

FIFA Code: NED
Confederation: UEFA
World Cup Appearances: 11
Group: Group F

Fan Culture

Dutch fans create legendary orange waves. Their traveling support is among the world's best.

Known as: Oranje

Famous Chants:

Hup Holland Hup!Oranje boven!