Historique en Coupe du Monde
Netherlands (Oranje) has appeared at 11 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Runner-up 1974, 1978, 2010. Founded in 1889, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the UEFA pool, coached by Ronald Koeman.
- Participations11
- Titres mondiaux0
- Meilleur résultatRunner-up 1974, 1978, 2010
- SélectionneurRonald Koeman
- Fondée en1889
- FIFAUEFA
Joueurs stars
- Virgil van Dijk
- Frenkie de Jong
- Cody Gakpo
- Memphis Depay
- Xavi Simons
Chances de qualification
Title contender — strong World Cup pedigree. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Netherlands won the World Cup?
Netherlands has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Runner-up 1974, 1978, 2010.
Who is the head coach of Netherlands?
Ronald Koeman leads Netherlands into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Netherlands played in the World Cup?
Netherlands has appeared 11 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Netherlands's star players?
Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, Xavi Simons.
What confederation does Netherlands represent?
Netherlands plays in the UEFA confederation.
When does Netherlands play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Netherlands's nickname?
Oranje
Plan your Netherlands World Cup 2026 experience
Title contender — strong World Cup pedigree.
