Netherlands
The story
Qualified through a competitive confederation campaign with a balanced squad of European-based regulars and emerging domestic talent.
How they got here
Comfortable group winners in UEFA, conceding fewer than five goals all campaign.
Expectations
Targeting a place in the knockout round and the chance to spoil a favorite's run.
Manager & key players
Group F
NetherlandsFIFA #7
JapanFIFA #17
SwedenFIFA #44
TunisiaFIFA #49
Upcoming matches
Latest news & commentary
updated daily- Aug 1Form
Netherlands have lost just one of their last ten competitive fixtures heading into the tournament.
- Jul 30Camp
Netherlands open their pre-tournament camp this week with a full-squad fitness block before the first friendly.
- Jul 28Press
Local press has zeroed in on midfield balance — depth behind the regular starters remains the open question.
- Jul 26Squad
— is weighing a 26-player list with two uncapped call-ups pushing for late inclusion.
- Jul 24Tactics
— has hinted at a tweaked back-three shape in training, freeing Squad announcement pending into a roaming role.