Netherlands — mySportsDB

Overview

Netherlands (Oranje) is the national football team of Netherlands, competing in the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). Their best World Cup result is Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010). Continental honours include UEFA Euro 1988.

Netherlands competed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, drawn in Group F. The tournament was the first with 48 teams and was won by Spain, who beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final on 19 July.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Completed — 11 June to 19 July 2026.

Netherlands were drawn in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition contested by 48 teams across three host nations. Spain won the tournament, beating Argentina 1–0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026.

Match-by-match results for this side will populate from the mySportsDB data layer. The full bracket and final standings are on the FIFA World Cup 2026 page.

Honours

Runners-up (1974,

Best World Cup

NED

FIFA Code

Continental: UEFA Euro 1988

Best World Cup result: Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)

Notable Players

Internationals profiled for this team. Tap a name for the full career.

JJohan CruyffForward MMarco van BastenStriker RRuud GullitMidfielder VVirgil van DijkCentre-back

History

Continental

UEFA Euro 1988.

2026

Competed at the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA, in Group F.

A fuller competitive history — qualifying records, continental campaigns and match results — will populate from the mySportsDB data layer.