Netherlands
The Netherlands return for an 11th tournament appearance, three-time runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) still chasing a maiden title. Ronald Koeman, in his second spell as Oranje boss, leans on a balanced spine: Virgil van Dijk anchors the back; Frenkie de Jong dictates from midfield when fit; Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) and Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) inject creative width; Memphis Depay continues as the senior reference up front. The Euro 2024 semi-final run rebuilt confidence after a flat 2022 quarter-final exit. Group F with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia is winnable on paper but treacherous in practice — Sweden's firepower and Japan's structure can punish complacency. A semi-final is the realistic target; anything less feels underachievement.
Upcoming matches
Group F standings
| # | Teams | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |