Attacking threat
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Netherlands.
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Midfield control
Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons gives Netherlands balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
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Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Netherlands look without the ball.
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Get the Netherlands shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Netherlands 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2014 · Nike
Bright orange home kit with subtle lion patterning and a modern v-collar.
2022 · Nike
Clean plain orange home shirt with black accents — one of the most restrained Dutch kits in years.
2026 · Nike
Current-cycle Netherlands home shirt for the 48-team tournament.
FAQ
Who are the key players in the Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad picture?
Netherlands's main spotlight names on this page come from the site's current star player list: Virgil van Dijk, Xavi Simons, Cody Gakpo.
Does this squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.
How many players are featured here?
This page highlights the leading names already tracked in the project data rather than attempting to publish a full provisional 26-man list.