FRA 16.5%
ESP 16%
ENG 11.5%
POR 9.4%
ARG 8.9%
Tournament outlook
Anchored by Van Dijk and a smooth midfield, the Dutch are perennial contenders. The lingering question is whether they have the firepower to go all the way.
Managed by Ronald Koeman, Netherlands head into the 2026 World Cup in Group F, where they face Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. With a FIFA ranking of #7, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.
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Key players
VV
Virgil van Dijk
CB · Liverpool
CG
Cody Gakpo
LW · Liverpool
TR
Tijjani Reijnders
CM · Manchester City
Strengths & weaknesses
▲ Strengths
- Defensive leadership
- Technical midfield
- Balance
▼ Weaknesses
- Lack of an elite striker
- Pace at full-back
How far can Netherlands go?
Netherlands are genuine contenders. Hit form at the right moment and a deep run, even the final, is well within reach. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.
