Three days before the deadline for the presentation to FIFA, the Netherlands national team revealed this Wednesday the final list of 26 players who will compete in World Cup 2026. On the payroll, Dutch coach Ronald Koeman combined experience, youth and some decisions that came
as a surprise.As expected, the competition will be led by leading international players such as Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay and Nathan Aké, as well as players with a strong presence in Europe, such as Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch.
Koeman opted for a consolidated base, although he also included less common names in the Dutch national team.One of the most notable novelties is the return of Marten de Roon, who returns to the Netherlands jersey after more than two years. In addition, there are also players such as Crysencio Summerville, who will have his first experience in the senior national team, and Mats Wieffer, who managed to get on the list despite having had little continuity in the recent cycle and being left out of the last European Championship
.Among the coach's most striking decisions is the inclusion of Depay and Justin Kluivert, who arrive at the World Cup after recently recovering from various injuries and with little competitive pace. Even so, Koeman decided to bet on his hierarchy and international experience
.On the contrary, one of the absences that generated the most repercussions was that of Jeremie Frimpong. The Liverpool winger was left out of the squad due to recurring physical problems he had for much of the season. Nor was Emmanuel Emegha mentioned, a striker who had recent good performances and appeared as a possible offensive alternative for Oranje, but whose hamstring injury earlier this month in a match with Racing Strasbourg
ended up leaving him out.
Already in the tournament, Clockwork Orange will be part of Group F, along with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia. His debut will be against the Japanese on June 14 in Texas, then he will face the Swedes on the 20th in Houston and will close the first phase with the Africans on the
25th in Kansas.The 26 Netherlands' squad for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers:
Mark Fleken (Bayer Leverkusen) Robin Roefs (Sunderland) Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
Defenders:
Nathan Aké (Manchester City)Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan)
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)
Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) Jurriën
Arsenal) Micky van de Ven (Tottenham)
