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25 May 2026 Jake, 161 min read

Kit of the Day #17: Netherlands — Orange Tide Rolls Again

Netherlands in orange. Always brilliant, always must-watch. Van Dijk leading the line and Xavi Simons running the show. Day 17 of Kit of the Day.

Kits in this article

There is no kit quite like the Dutch one

Netherlands reached the semi-finals at Euro 2024 and made the quarter-finals at Qatar 2022. They are not a sentimental pick — they are a serious one. They land in Group F with Japan, Tunisia and a playoff winner.

The design

Electric orange Nike home shirt that feels unmistakably Dutch. The 2026 version sharpens the lion crest detailing and adds a subtle Dutch-tile pattern weave on the shoulders. Paired with black shorts. The orange is brighter than recent releases and looks unbelievable on TV.

Who to watch

Virgil van Dijk the captain and rock at the back. Xavi Simons stepping into the creative number-10 role. Cody Gakpo running the line. Add Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay and the squad has elite quality across all phases.

Why you should care

Dutch orange is one of the all-time great football kit colours. If you have never owned a Netherlands home shirt, this is a great one to start with. The Van Dijk and Gakpo names will both be huge sellers.

Buy and read more

Get the shirt on the Netherlands buy page. Tomorrow: Uruguay. Full countdown.

Written by

Jake

Football kit obsessive · 16 · writes for Footy Kits Battle

Jake has been collecting football shirts since he was nine and reviewing them on Footy Kits Battle since the 2026 World Cup cycle started. His takes lean opinionated, his loyalties shift weekly, and his mum has banned any new kit purchases until at least August.

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