Netherlands Overview

GOAL's World-Class Club: Football's most elite women's players

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

Ruben van Bommel reflects on debut assist against Germany

PSV winger Ruben van Bommel made a dramatic senior Netherlands debut, coming off the bench to set up Cody Gakpo's equalizer in a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany. The 22-year-old described the moment as his ultimate career highlight while detailing his stunning outside-of-the-boot pass.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Putellas on top despite Pajor UWCL heroics

Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?

How to get Netherlands vs Germany UEFA Nations League A tickets?

Netherlands take on Germany in the UEFA Nations League A. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

France vs Netherlands: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification UEFA match between France and Netherlands, as well as kick-off time and team news

NXGN 2026: Top 25 teenage talents in women's football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Lena Oberdorf and Linda Caicedo in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	UTA Arad	13	5	3	5	16	17	-1	18	W W L W L
8	FCV Farul Constanta	12	4	5	3	17	17	0	17	L W L W D
9	CFR Cluj	12	5	1	6	17	18	-1	16	L W L W L
10	Corvinul Hunedoara	13	4	4	5	14	16	-2	16	L L W W L
11	Botosani	13	3	5	5	17	17	0	14	L L W L D

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