Netherlands extend abysmal FIFA World Cup penalty shootout record after loss to Morocco
The Netherlands were sent home after losing the penalty shootout to Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Netherlands took the lead in the…
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UEFA European Championship - champions 1988, third place 1976, 1992, 2000, 2004
UEFA Nations League - runners-up 2019
The Netherlands national football team has represented the Netherlands in international men’s football matches since 1905. They have appeared in three World Cup finals but a World Cup title has so far evaded them despite the brilliance of past sides.
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World Cup finalist Rafael Van der Vaart apologises for racial slur during TV coverage
Rafael van der Vaart has apologized after saying Japan players “all look alike” during Dutch TV coverage of their 2-2 World Cup draw with the…
Virgil van Dijk doesn’t like one rule change which has happened at the World Cup
Virgil van Dijk had already scored in the Netherlands’ World Cup opener, but one new tournament rule still left him frustrated after the draw with…
Netherlands World Cup chant ‘Links Rechts’ lyrics and English meaning
The Netherlands have one of the most recognisable fan songs at the World Cup, and it is not hard to understand why “Links Rechts” has…
Matthijs de Ligt’s final status for 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed amid injury recovery
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finally deciding to undergo surgery. The Netherlands defender had spent months trying to recover…
Memphis Depay receives concerning injury update ahead of pre-World Cup friendlies
Memphis Depay has been handed a concerning injury update just days before the international break, raising questions about his availability for upcoming Netherlands fixtures. The…
‘An attack on a very talented player’: Pundit slams treatment of Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk
Shaka Hislop thinks the criticism aimed at Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk over the course of the international break is ‘an attack on a very…
Virgil van Dijk ‘not that good’ as Liverpool ace slammed for Dutch displays
Premier League stopper Virgil van Dijk is coming under fire for his performances at international level, Dutch legend Marco van Basten among those questioning the…
Leeds talent Crysencio Summerville tipped for first Netherlands call-up
Leeds United star Crysencio Summerville has been tipped to make Ronald Koeman’s first Netherlands squad back in charge ahead of the international break later this…
What position does Cody Gakpo play as Liverpool set to seal deal?
What position does Cody Gakpo play? Liverpool supporters across the world will want to know every bit of detail about their new January capture after…
