JAKARTA - The Dutch National Team officially announced the final squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup competition, with Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk leading Ronald Koeman's team.
Ronald Koeman still includes a number of key players even though he has been overshadowed by fitness problems in recent months.
The top scorer for the Dutch national team, Memphis Depay, has recovered from a hamstring injury and is on the final list, while Jurrien Timber is still called up despite his physical condition being in doubt.
Depay will lead the De Oranje attack alongside other famous names such as Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Donyell Malen (AS Roma), to veteran striker Wout Weghorts (Ajax).
On the other hand, the Netherlands lost Xavi Simons who had to miss after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in April. In addition, the absence of Liverpool fullback Jeremie Frimpong was one of the biggest surprises on Koeman's list of options.
Even so, the Oranje squad is still filled with experienced and talented players. Names such as Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Tijjani Reijnders are projected to be the backbone of the team throughout the tournament.
The Netherlands will start their fight in Group F by facing Japan on June 15. After that, Oranje is scheduled to meet Sweden (21/6) and Tunisia (26/6) in the group stage.
With a combination of senior players and the new generation, the Netherlands hopes to go far and end the long wait to win their first World Cup trophy.
Based on the KNVB quoted by Antara, the following is the complete list of the Dutch squad for the 2026 World Cup:
Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion).
Defender: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion).
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Guus Til (PSV Eindhoven), Quinten Timber (Olympique Marseille), Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion).
Attackers: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Galatasaray), Donyell Malen (AS Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United), Wout Weghorst (Ajax Amsterdam).
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