May 28, 2026 | 03:20 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Netherlands national team has officially announced its final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will lead Ronald Koeman's team in the tournament held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Koeman has retained several key players despite some of them facing fitness concerns in recent months. The Netherlands' top goalscorer, Memphis Depay, has recovered from a hamstring injury and made the final list. Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has also been called up despite doubts about his physical condition.Depay will lead the Oranje frontline alongside other famous names such as Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, and veteran striker Wout Weghorst.On the other hand, the Netherlands will be without Xavi Simons, who will be absent due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he suffered last April. Additionally, the absence of Liverpool wing-back Jeremie Frimpong comes as one of Koeman's biggest surprises in the squad selection.Nevertheless, the Oranje squad is still filled with experienced and talented players. Names such as Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, and Cody Gakpo are projected to be the backbone of the team throughout the tournament.The Netherlands will start its campaign in Group F, facing Japan on June 15. After that, Oranje is scheduled to meet Sweden on June 21 and Tunisia on June 26.Based on the official KNVB website, here is the complete list of the Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup:Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion).Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion).Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Guus Til (PSV Eindhoven), Quinten Timber (Olympique Marseille), Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion).Forwards: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Galatasaray), Donyell Malen (AS Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United), Wout Weghorst (Ajax Amsterdam).Read: Barcelona Scoops Anthony Gordon from Newcastle UnitedClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
