Road to 2026
Netherlands
Group F · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€814M
Quick Answers
When is Netherlands's first match?
Netherlands play Japan on 14 Jun at 15:00 local time at AT&T Stadium.
What group is Netherlands in?
Netherlands are in Group F with Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
How can Netherlands qualify for the knockout stage?
Netherlands qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group F. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.
All Group F Matches
Standings · Group F
| # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st → face 2nd of Group E
2nd → face 1st of Group E
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Before Matchday 1: A win in the opener gives Netherlands control of their group path. A draw makes Matchday 2 crucial. A loss means Netherlands may need a win and goal-difference help in later matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bart Verbruggen | Goalkeeper |
| 13 | Robin Roefs | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Mark Flekken | Goalkeeper |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jurriën Timber | Centre-Back |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk | Centre-Back |
| 5 | Nathan Aké | Centre-Back |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Hecke | Centre-Back |
| 12 | Mats Wieffer | Right-Back |
| 15 | Micky van de Ven | Centre-Back |
| 22 | Denzel Dumfries | Right-Back |
| 25 | Jorrel Hato | Left-Back |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marten de Roon | Defensive Midfield |
| 7 | Justin Kluivert | Attacking Midfield |
| 8 | Ryan Gravenberch | Defensive Midfield |
| 14 | Tijjani Reijnders | Central Midfield |
| 16 | Guus Til | Attacking Midfield |
| 20 | Teun Koopmeiners | Defensive Midfield |
| 21 | Frenkie de Jong | Central Midfield |
| 26 | Quinten Timber | Central Midfield |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wout Weghorst | Centre-Forward |
| 10 | Memphis Depay | Centre-Forward |
| 11 | Cody Gakpo | Left Winger |
| 17 | Noa Lang | Left Winger |
| 18 | Donyell Malen | Centre-Forward |
| 19 | Brian Brobbey | Centre-Forward |
| 24 | Crysencio Summerville | Left Winger |