The Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad has been officially announced by head coach Ronald Koeman ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The list includes several notable omissions while relying on experienced players to lead the campaign. At the same time, FIFA confirmed the official training camp locations for all participating teams in what will be the largest edition of the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 national teams, marking a historic expansion of the competition.
Koeman leaves out key names
Ronald Koeman excluded several prominent players from the Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad, including Jeremie Frimpong, Joshua Zirkzee and Steven Bergwijn. Defender Stefan de Vrij was also ruled out due to injury.
Koeman opted to rely on experienced figures such as Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay, despite Depay’s recent injury struggles and limited playing time.
Full Netherlands squad list
Goalkeepers:
Bart Verbruggen
Mark Flekken
Robin Roefs
Defenders:
Denzel Dumfries
Jurrien Timber
Van Hecke
Virgil van Dijk
Micky van de Ven
Nathan Ake
Jorrel Hato
Midfielders:
Mats Wieffer
Ryan Gravenberch
Quinten Timber
Frenkie de Jong
Tijjani Reijnders
Teun Koopmeiners
Guus Til
Marten de Roon
Forwards:
Donyell Malen
Crysencio Summerville
Brian Brobbey
Wout Weghorst
Memphis Depay
Cody Gakpo
Noa Lang
Justin Kluivert
The Netherlands will compete in a group that includes Tunisia, Sweden and Japan, as they seek their first World Cup title.
FIFA confirms World Cup 2026 training camps
FIFA announced the official training camp locations for participating teams as part of its preparations for the 2026 tournament.
According to FIFA, the camps will serve as daily training and residential bases for teams throughout the group stage.
Distribution across host nations
FIFA confirmed the following breakdown:
39 teams will base their camps in the United States
7 teams will stay in Mexico
2 teams will be based in Canada
In total, 25 cities outside the 16 official match host cities will host training camps, expanding the tournament’s geographic and economic impact.
Camps chosen by Arab and regional teams
Several Arab and regional national teams have selected their training bases, including:
Saudi Arabia in Austin
Qatar in Santa Barbara
Egypt in Spokane
Iraq in Greenbrier County
Jordan in Portland
Morocco in New York
Algeria in Kansas City
Tunisia among the teams based in Mexico
Heimo Schirgi, Chief Operating Officer of the 2026 World Cup, stated that team base camps form a central part of the tournament’s identity, describing them as the daily environment for players and staff during the competition.
Conclusion:
The Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad reflects Koeman’s preference for experience alongside selective changes, while FIFA’s confirmation of training camp locations underscores the logistical scale of the expanded tournament. With 48 teams competing across three countries, preparations are entering their final stages ahead of kickoff.
