The wait is over. Head coach Ronald Koeman has unveiled the official 26-man squad that Netherlands will take to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Captain Virgil van Dijk anchors a defense featuring Nathan Ake and Jurrien Timber, while Memphis Depay headlines an attack with Cody Gakpo and West Ham new boy Crysencio Summerville. Jeremie Frimpong missed the cut. Below you have the full Group F roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, key bench options, and a printable PDF roster checklist to bring to your watch party. Group F matches broadcast nationally on FOX Sports and Telemundo.
The squad blends European-based stars with key players from across the world’s top leagues. Print the roster, tick each box as the team is named for the opener, and cross players off as goals, cards, and substitutions happen live.
2026 Netherlands World Cup Roster
Here is the complete 26-man roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, the frontrunners off the bench, and a printable PDF for your matchday tracker.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Bart Verbruggen – Brighton
- Mark Flekken – Bayer Leverkusen
- Justin Bijlow – Genoa
Defenders (8)
- Virgil van Dijk (C) – Liverpool
- Nathan Aké – Manchester City
- Denzel Dumfries – Inter
- Jurriën Timber – Arsenal
- Micky van de Ven – Tottenham
- Jorrel Hato – Chelsea
- Jan Paul van Hecke – Brighton
- Mats Wieffer – Brighton
Midfielders (8)
- Frenkie de Jong – Barcelona
- Ryan Gravenberch – Liverpool
- Tijjani Reijnders – Manchester City
- Marten de Roon – Atalanta
- Teun Koopmeiners – Juventus
- Justin Kluivert – Bournemouth
- Quinten Timber – Marseille
- Guus Til – PSV
Forwards (7)
- Cody Gakpo – Liverpool
- Memphis Depay – Corinthians
- Brian Brobbey – Sunderland
- Crysencio Summerville – West Ham
- Donyell Malen – Roma
- Noa Lang – Galatasaray
- Wout Weghorst – Ajax
Projected Netherlands Starting XI
Our projected starting eleven based on Ronald Koeman’s recent setup. Expect tweaks across the group stage as form and fitness dictate.
- GK – Verbruggen
- DEF – Aké, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Dumfries
- MID – De Jong, Gravenberch, Reijnders
- FWD – Gakpo, Depay, Kluivert
Quick Links: Group F Schedule & Standings
- Group F Schedule & TV Guide – all six group stage matches with kickoff times and broadcasters.
- 2026 Netherlands World Cup Schedule – every Netherlands group stage and knockout match with TV info and a printable PDF.
- 2026 World Cup Master Roster Directory – printable PDFs for every announced 26-man squad.
2026 Netherlands World Cup Roster FAQ
When was the 2026 Netherlands World Cup roster announced?
Head coach Ronald Koeman named the official 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finalizing his selections ahead of FIFA’s June 1, 2026 submission deadline.
Which group is Netherlands in at the 2026 World Cup?
Netherlands is in Group F, facing Japan, Tunisia and Sweden during the group stage.
Who is the Netherlands captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Virgil van Dijk wears the armband for Netherlands, leading a squad balanced between proven veterans and emerging starters across Europe’s top leagues.
Who are the key players on the Netherlands 2026 World Cup roster?
Gakpo leads the attack, with De Jong anchoring midfield and captain Virgil van Dijk pulling the strings.
When is Netherlands’s first 2026 World Cup match?
Group F play opens for Netherlands during the opening week of the group stage in mid-June 2026. See our Group F Schedule for the exact kickoff times and TV channels.
