The story
The Netherlands national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the Oranje, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 8 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from UEFA to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Total Football's heirs, forever chasing the trophy that history owes them.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Netherlands will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group F and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group F. The connection between Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Cody Gakpo - the clinical winger who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Netherlands are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
Pays-Bas 
Tunisie Pays-Bas 3-1 Tunisie
Pays-Bas 3-1 Tunisie. Groupe F. Levi's Stadium, San Francisco. lun. 15 juin.
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Japon Pays-Bas 2-2 Japon
Pays-Bas 2-2 Japon. Groupe F. Levi's Stadium, San Francisco. dim. 21 juin.
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Suède Pays-Bas 5-1 Suède
Pays-Bas 5-1 Suède. Groupe F. Levi's Stadium, San Francisco. mer. 24 juin.
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Maroc Pays-Bas 1-1 t.a.b. Maroc aux tirs au but
Pays-Bas 1-1 t.a.b. Maroc aux tirs au but. Huitièmes de poule (32). MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. lun. 29 juin.