Virgil van Dijk (L) is among the top players on the Netherlands roster for the 2026 World Cup. File Photo by Chris Brunskill/UPI | License Photo
May 27 (UPI) -- Virgil van Dijk is among the soccer stars on the Netherlands' 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup, coach Ronald Koeman announced Wednesday.
Fellow defender Denzel Dumfries, forward Cody Gakpo and midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Tijjani Reijnders are among other significant selections on the roster.
The Netherlands ranks No. 7 in the FIFA world rankings. The Dutch are among the Top 10 favorites to win the World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Joining van Dijk and Dumfries on the Dutch defense will be Nathan Ake, Jorrel Hato, Jurrien Timber, Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven. Marten de Roon, Ryan Gravenberch, Teun Koopmeiners, Guus Til, Quinten Timber and Mats Wieffer join de Jong and Reijnders in the midfield.
