Attacking threat
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Netherlands.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Xavi Simons
Xavi Simons gives Netherlands balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Netherlands look without the ball.
Name & number printing
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 is in the Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Netherlands's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Virgil van Dijk, Xavi Simons, Cody Gakpo, with Ronald Koeman as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Netherlands head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Ronald Koeman leads Netherlands into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Netherlands 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.