Netherlands announces 26 squad for 2026 World Cup with Virgil van Dijk captain

Ronald Koeman announced this Wednesday the list of 26 players who will represent Holanda in Copa of Mundo 2026. Virgil van Dijk leads the squad as captain, accompanied by names like Frenkie of Jong, Nathan Aké and Cody Gakpo. The team will face Japão, Suécia and Tunísia in Grupo F.

Composição’s Cast and Returns

The call features some unexpected presences. Marten of Roon returns to the national team after more than two years away, while Crysencio Summerville makes his absolute debut in the main team. Mats Wieffer also received an opportunity, despite not being included in the previous Campeonato Europeu and having only played one match in the Eliminatórias.

Memphis Depay and Justin Kluivert were included in the list even after recently recovering from injuries and will arrive without game rhythm. Guus Til, from PSV, completed the call-up after a good season in the Dutch championship.

Distribuição by position

• Goleiros: Mark Fleken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
• Defensores: Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Denzel Dumfries (Inter of Milão), Virgil of Dijk (Liverpool), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jan Paul of Hecke (Brighton), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Micky van Ven (Tottenham Hotspur)
• Meios: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie of Jong (Barcelona), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Marten of Roon (Atalanta), Guus Til (PSV), Quinten Timber (Olympique of Marselha), Mats Wieffer (Brighton)
• Atacantes: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Galatasaray), Donyell Malen (Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham), Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Calendário do Grupo F

Holanda will start its campaign on June 14th against Japão, on Estádio AT&T on Dallas. The clash with Suécia takes place on June 20, at Estádio NRG at Houston, while the game against Tunísia is scheduled for June 25, again at Estádio AT&T at Dallas.

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Experiência and leadership

The squad brings together experienced players from the main European leagues. Liverpool contributes three names: Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo. Manchester City, Barcelona, Inter of Milão and Arsenal also have representatives in the selection. The defense, a strong point of the Dutch team, maintains its base with van Dijk, Aké and Dumfries, who play in the best competitions on the continent.