Netherlands

Service	Type	Cost	Details
NOS	Free	€0	The Netherlands' national public broadcaster holds primary World Cup 2026 rights. Airs all Oranje national team fixtures free-to-air including their Group F opener vs Japan (June 14, Dallas), vs Sweden (June 20, Houston) and vs Tunisia (June 25, Kansas City), plus key knockout rounds and the final. Stream free via NOS.nl and the NOS app on iOS, Android and Smart TVs.
Ziggo Sport	Paid	Included with Ziggo subscription (or ~€15/month standalone)	Ziggo Sport provides additional World Cup coverage beyond NOS's free-to-air selection, including group-stage matches not covered by NOS. Available as part of Ziggo TV packages or as a standalone add-on. Stream via the Ziggo Go app on iOS, Android and Smart TVs. Includes Dutch commentary, pre-match shows and tactical analysis.

FIFA Ranking

#7[1]

World Cup Appearances

11[2]

Best Result

Runner-up

1974 · 1978 · 2010

Country

CapitalAmsterdam
Population~17.9 million
ContinentEurope
ConfederationUEFA
National associationKNVB – Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond

World Cup history

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The Netherlands have never won the World Cup — a historic irony for a nation with three finals appearances and some of football's greatest teams
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Total appearances: 11[2]
Famous for Total Football and producing some of football's greatest players — Cruyff, Van Basten, Gullit — the Dutch have always punched at the very top
1974
Runner-up — Total Football
Revolutionised world football under Cruyff and Michels — lost the final to West Germany despite being widely considered the best team in the world
2010
Runner-up — South Africa
Reached the final under Van Marwijk — lost to Spain in extra time after a physical, controversial final
2026
Group F — Japan, Sweden, Tunisia[3]
One of the tournament favourites — the Dutch arrive with top-quality talent across every position and genuine title ambitions

Head coach

Ronald Koeman

Since 2023[4]

Former Dutch international and experienced club manager with stints at Barcelona and Everton. Builds on the Dutch attacking tradition — fluid, technically demanding football with positional flexibility throughout the side. Led the Netherlands to the Euro 2024 semi-finals and now targets the first World Cup title in Dutch history.[5]

Key players

Centre-back

Virgil van Dijk ↗

One of the world's best centre-backs. Imposing, composed and a natural leader at Liverpool and for the national team — his presence transforms the defensive unit entirely.

Midfielder

Frenkie de Jong ↗

Elegant deep-lying playmaker at Barcelona. His ability to carry the ball out from defence, control tempo and unlock spaces with precise passing is unique in world football.

Forward

Cody Gakpo ↗

Tall, versatile attacker who can operate anywhere across the front line. Exceptional in the Premier League with Liverpool — pace, physicality and a sharp finishing instinct.

Playmaker

Xavi Simons ↗

Exciting young playmaker with technical quality and vision beyond his years. One of Europe's most exciting emerging talents — brings creativity, directness and the ability to produce moments of brilliance.

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