Netherlands

FIFA #7 Group F UEFA NED

Background

The Netherlands have reached three World Cup finals (1974, 1978, 2010) and lost all three, the worst final record of any nation with multiple appearances at that stage. Ronald Koeman's side enters 2026 as a credible top-four pick but carries 96 years of nearly-but-not-quite history.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)

Head coach

Ronald Koeman

Path forward · Group F

Group opponents:

Japan (#17) Sweden (#35) Tunisia (#40)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Title contender

Based on FIFA ranking #7. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Netherlands vs Japan · 2026-06-14 · 20:00 UTC

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Netherlands Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group F

Netherlands

Japan

Jun 14 · 20:00 UTCAT&T StadiumDallas

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group F

Netherlands

Sweden

Jun 20 · 17:00 UTCNRG StadiumHouston

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group F

Tunisia

Netherlands

Jun 25 · 23:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City