Ronald Koeman has named his remaining 26-man Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup, with a number of gamers with connections to Serie A that includes prominently whereas Stefan de Vrij’s omission has been confirmed
The headline information of is the restoration of from a muscular harm that had threatened his participation.
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The Corinthians striker, the Netherlands’ all-time prime scorer, will lead the assault alongside Roma’s Donyell Malen, who rounds off a exceptional season with a spot within the squad after his transformative impression on the Stadio Olimpico.
Inter’s additionally options, regardless of his unsure membership future together with his launch clause energetic this summer time.
’s Marten de Roon makes a welcome return having been absent from the nationwide setup since March 2024, whereas ’s additionally makes the reduce regardless of a tough season in Turin.
De Vrij omission and snub the most important speaking factors of Koeman’s World Cup squad
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De Vrij’s exclusion will elevate eyebrows given his expertise, although the Inter defender’s unsure membership future, his contract expires this summer time, might have influenced Koeman’s pondering.
Equally controversial is the absence of PSV midfielder Joey Veerman, who had publicly clashed with the nationwide crew coach in latest weeks, declaring he had heard sufficient of Koeman’s public criticism of him.
and are each absent by way of harm, with recalled to fill the inventive void left by Simons’ anterior cruciate ligament harm.
’s has been included regardless of ongoing health considerations.
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 04: Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands stands for the nationwide anthem previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Netherlands and Poland at De Kuip on September 04, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photograph by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photos)
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Full Netherlands World Cup squad:
Goalkeepers: , , .
Defenders: Aké, , Dumfries, , Timber, , , , Wieffer.
Midfielders: , De Roon, , Kluivert, Koopmeiners, , , Q. Timber.
Forwards: Brobbey, Depay, , , Malen, , .