FIFA World Cup 2026
Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
The Netherlands is a densely populated constitutional monarchy on the North Sea, famous for polders and water engineering, Amsterdam as its constitutional capital and The Hague as the seat of government, Dutch‑speaking with Frisian co‑official in Friesland.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Continent
- Europe
- Federation
- UEFA (Europe)
- Group
- F
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #7
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1581
- Population
- 17,973,000
- Languages
- Dutch (official); Frisian co‑official in Friesland
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Area
- 41,543 km²
- Highest point
- Mount Scenery (887 m)
- Climate
- Temperate maritime; mild damp winters and cool summers
- Land borders
- Belgium, Germany
Football facts
- Appearances
- 11
- Best result
- Runner-up (1974, 1978, 2010)
- Top scorer
- Johnny Rep (7)
- Debut
- 1934
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: orange
World Cup history
11 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Quarter-finals |
| 2014 | Third place |
| 2010 | Runner-up |
| 2006 | Round of 16 |
| 1998 | Fourth place |
| 1994 | Quarter-finals |
| 1990 | Round of 16 |
| 1978 | Runner-up |
| 1974 | Runner-up |
| 1938 | Round of 16 |
| 1934 | Group stage |