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Who will make Netherlands' squad for the 2026 World Cup?

All you need to know about Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

'He's among the world's elite Dutch players and merits a spot in the World Cup squad.'

Johan Derksen is sceptical of the leading tipster who rates the Netherlands’ World Cup chances, stating: ‘I don’t believe a word of it.’

Veteran forward Meerdink is determined to earn a comeback in the Netherlands national team and has enlisted the expertise of a former top striker to accelerate his preparation. The

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The Dutch star has made it clear that the Moroccan Football Association has not yet approached him about representing the North African nation, yet he has left the door wide open f

Oufkir was in inspired form for the Windmills, delivering a performance that underlined his growing influence in the side. The midfielder, known for his composure and range of passing, controlled the tempo from the base of the midfield and provided the spark that ignited several dangerous attacks. His reading of the game disrupted opposition builds, while his quick distribution launched counter-attacks that kept the back line on high alert. Although the final scoreline did not reflect the dominance he helped create, his ability to dictate play and maintain possession earned him praise from coaches and supporters alike. As the Windmills look to build on this display, Oufkir’s continued development could prove crucial to their season-long ambitions.

The Dutch national team need not fear the Swedish play-off hero: 'I'm in shock' The Oranje will face Sweden in a crucial World Cup qualifier, and while the home crowd anticipates a

Memphis Depay: 'I could say: "Fuck the haters", but...'

Hugo Borst calls for a special name in the Dutch national team

'If he does that, Ronald Koeman will have lost all credibility'

AD is certain: 'He’ll be back in the Netherlands squad, just you wait and see!'

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The Barça and Mallorca stars have emerged from their slump

Bryan Linssen (35) jokes about the Dutch national team and the World Cup following his latest heroics for NEC

Spaan identifies the ideal spot for the Dutch national team in the World Cup group stage

Veerman is deeply affected by the serious-looking injury sustained by his close friend Schouten

'His involvement against Ecuador has cost him a place in Ronald Koeman's World Cup squad'

Kieft is quite concerned about one area of the Dutch national team

Valentijn Driessen is certain: this will be the Netherlands’ starting eleven at the World Cup

A World Cup after all? Top-class Dutch international set to make his comeback

Ronald Koeman is adamant: 'What happened at PSV recently is absurd!'

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

Daniel Mudau with 390.

Daniel Mudau with 172.

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