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Netherlands

Nicknames	Oranje Clockwork Orange The Flying Dutchmen
Association	Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond (KNVB)
Confederation	UEFA (Europe)
Head coach	Vacant
Captain	Virgil van Dijk
Most caps	Wesley Sneijder (134)
Top scorer	Memphis Depay (55)
Home stadium	Various
FIFA code	NED
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	14 (7 February 2019)
Highest	1 (August 2011)
Lowest	36 (August 2017)
First international
Belgium 1–4 Netherlands  (Antwerp, Belgium; 30 April 1905)
Biggest win
Netherlands 11–0 San Marino  (Eindhoven, Netherlands; 2 September 2011)
Biggest defeat
England Amateurs 12–2 Netherlands  (Darlington, England; 21 December 1907)
World Cup
Appearances	12 (first in 1934)
Best result	Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)
European Championship
Appearances	11 (first in 1976)
Best result	Champions (1988)
Nations League Finals
Appearances	2 (first in 2019)
Best result	Runners-up (2019)
Olympic Games
Appearances	7 (first in 1908)
Best result	Bronze medal (1908, 1912, 1920)
Medal record Men's football FIFA World Cup Silver 1974 West Germany Team Silver 1978 Argentina Team Silver 2010 South Africa Team Bronze 2014 Brazil Team UEFA European Championship Gold 1988 West Germany Team Bronze 1976 Yugoslavia Team UEFA Nations League Silver 2019 Portugal Team Olympic Games Bronze 1908 London Team Bronze 1912 Stockholm Team Bronze 1920 Antwerp Team

The Netherlands national football team is a famous group of football players who represent the Netherlands in international matches. People often call them Het Nederlands Elftal (The Dutch Eleven) or simply Oranje (Orange). This nickname comes from the House of Orange-Nassau and their bright orange jerseys. Their biggest fans are known as Het Oranje Legioen, which means The Orange Legion.

The team has played in many big tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. They have reached the World Cup final three times, in 1974, 1978, and 2010, finishing as runners-up each time. In 1988, they won the European Championship, which was a huge achievement! They also earned bronze medals at the Olympic Games in 1908, 1912, and 1920.

The Netherlands National Football Team

Early Years and Olympic Medals

The Netherlands played its very first international football match on April 30, 1905, against Belgium. The game was exciting and went into extra time. Eddy de Neve scored three goals, helping the Netherlands win 4–1.

1905 Netherlands team

The team quickly started competing in major events. In 1908, they played in their first Summer Olympics in London. They won a bronze medal after beating Sweden. They continued this success, winning two more bronze medals at the Olympic Games in 1912 and 1920.

Netherlands make their way out to face Switzerland at the 1934 FIFA World Cup.

The Netherlands made its first appearance at a FIFA World Cup in 1934. Kick Smit scored the team's first World Cup goal. They also played in the 1938 World Cup. After World War II, the team participated in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.

The Rise of Total Football

The 1970s were a special time for Dutch football. The team started using a new and exciting playing style called Total Football. This strategy was made famous by the club AFC Ajax and led by star player Johan Cruyff and coach Rinus Michels. In Total Football, players could switch positions easily, making it hard for opponents to defend.

The Netherlands team before their 1–2 loss against West Germany in the final of the 1974 World Cup

This new style helped the Netherlands reach the World Cup final twice in a row. In 1974, they played against West Germany in the final but lost 2–1. In 1978, they reached the final again, this time against Argentina. Johan Cruyff chose not to play in this tournament to protect his family. The team played a tough match but lost 3–1 in extra time.

European Champions and New Stars

After the exciting 1970s, the team went through a quieter period. They missed several major tournaments in the early 1980s. However, things changed when Rinus Michels returned as coach for the 1988 European Championship.

The 1988 trophy on display in Amsterdam

With talented players like Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit, the Netherlands played brilliantly. They won the final against the Soviet Union with a header from Gullit and a spectacular volley from Van Basten. This was the national team's first big tournament win!

Rinus Michels

The team continued to be strong in the early 1990s. They reached the semi-finals of the 1992 European Championship but lost in a penalty shootout. Later, in the 1994 World Cup, they made it to the quarter-finals, losing to eventual champions Brazil.

World Cup Finals and Strong Performances

The Netherlands continued to be a top team in the late 1990s and early 2000s. With players like Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Kluivert, they reached the semi-finals of the 1998 World Cup but lost to Brazil in a penalty shootout.

Netherlands at the Euro 1996 match against Scotland at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham

They co-hosted the European Championship in 2000 and played very well, reaching the semi-finals before being knocked out by Italy. After missing the 2002 World Cup, they returned to major tournaments, reaching the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2004.

Netherlands at the 2006 World Cup

In the 2006 World Cup, they were eliminated in a very intense match against Portugal, known as the "Battle of Nuremberg." The team then had a fantastic run in Euro 2008, winning all their group matches against strong teams like Italy and France, but lost in the quarter-finals to Russia.

Netherlands – France at Euro 2008

The Netherlands had an amazing performance at the 2010 World Cup. They won all their qualification games and continued their strong play in the tournament. They beat Brazil and Uruguay to reach the final for the first time since 1978. However, they lost 1–0 to Spain in extra time. For a short period in 2011, the team was ranked number one in the world by FIFA!

Netherlands – Denmark at the 2010 World Cup

At the 2014 World Cup, the team had another great run. They famously beat Spain 5–1 in their first match. They reached the semi-finals, where they lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout. They then won the third-place match against hosts Brazil, earning a bronze medal.

The national football team of the Netherlands before the 2010 FIFA World Cup final

Recent Challenges and Comebacks

After 2014, the team faced some challenges. They did not qualify for the 2016 European Championship or the 2018 World Cup. However, they started to improve under new coaches.

In 2019, the Netherlands reached the final of the UEFA Nations League, finishing as runners-up to Portugal. They also qualified for UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021 due to the pandemic). They won all their group matches but were defeated by the Czech Republic in the round of 16.

The team qualified for the 2022 World Cup and topped their group. They made it to the quarter-finals, where they had a thrilling match against Argentina, but lost in a penalty shootout. Coach Louis van Gaal led the team despite personal health struggles, showing great dedication.

At UEFA Euro 2024, the Netherlands advanced from their group and reached the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by England. More recently, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the team topped their group but were knocked out in the Round of 32 after a penalty shootout against Morocco. Following this, Ronald Koeman announced his resignation as manager.

Team Look and Traditions

Orange Jerseys and the Lion Crest

The Netherlands national football team is famous for its bright orange jerseys. Orange is the traditional national color of the Netherlands. It comes from the House of Orange-Nassau, a royal family. The team's away jersey is usually blue.

Dutch fans wearing the traditional orange colours at a 2006 World Cup match in Stuttgart

The team's crest features a lion, which is the national animal of the Netherlands. This lion has been on their crest since 1907. The women's national team has a lioness on their logo, which is a nice difference!

Kit Suppliers

The team's jerseys and gear are currently made by Nike. They have been the kit provider since 1996. Before Nike, the team used gear from Adidas and Lotto.

Kit supplier	Period	Notes
Tweka	1938–1966
Umbro	1966–1969
Jansen & Tilanus	1969–1974
Adidas	1974–1990
Lotto	1991–1996
Nike	1996–present

Team Rivalries

The Netherlands has some exciting rivalries with other football teams. Their biggest rival is Germany. This rivalry became very strong after the Netherlands lost the 1974 World Cup final to West Germany. Matches between these two teams are always very intense!

They also have a rivalry with their neighbor, Belgium. Games between these two countries are called the Low Countries derby. In recent years, a rivalry has also grown with Argentina, especially after their World Cup matches in 2014 and 2022. Another growing rivalry is with Spain, especially after their World Cup final in 2010.

Fandom

Dutch football fans are known for their passion and for wearing orange. Since 2004, the Dutch Orange Bus has been a fun part of the fan experience, leading fan marches and parties.

Media Coverage

In the Netherlands, the national team's matches are broadcast by Nederlandse Omroep Stichting. This includes friendly games, Nations League matches, and World Cup qualifiers.

Home Stadiums

The Netherlands play most of their matches at Johan Cruyff Arena.

The Netherlands national team does not have just one home stadium. Instead, they play their matches at several different stadiums across the country. The Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam is where they play most of their games. This stadium was renamed in honor of the legendary player Johan Cruyff in 2018.

Other important stadiums where the team plays include De Kuip in Rotterdam, Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, and De Grolsch Veste in Enschede.

Recent Results

The Netherlands national team has played several matches recently. In 2026, they had friendly matches against Norway, Ecuador, Algeria, and Uzbekistan. They also competed in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they drew with Japan, beat Sweden and Tunisia in the group stage, and then lost to Morocco in a penalty shootout in the Round of 32.

Coaching Staff

Here are the people who help coach and manage the Netherlands national football team:

Position	Name
Head coach	Vacant
Assistant coaches	Ruud van Nistelrooy
Goalkeeping coach	Patrick Lodewijks
Fitness coaches	Jan Kluitenberg Martin Cruijff
Team manager	Cor Asp
Sports Scientist	David van Maurik
Physiotherapist(s)	Ricardo de Sanders Gert-Jan Goudswaard Luc van Agt
Doctor(s)	Edwin Goedhart Rien Heijboer
Masseurs	Rob Koster
Analyst(s)	Cees Lok Gert Aandewiel Dennis Demmers

Coaching History

You can find more details about all the coaches who have led the Netherlands national football team here:

Key Players and Coaches

Famous Players

Many talented players have represented the Netherlands. Here are some of the players who have played the most matches and scored the most goals for the team.

Wesley Sneijder is the Netherlands' most capped player, with 134 appearances.

Most Appearances

Memphis Depay is the Netherlands' top scorer, with 55 goals.

Top Goalscorers

Team Coaches

The Netherlands team has had many coaches throughout its history.

• Most wins: Louis van Gaal, with 40 wins.
• Longest time as coach: Bob Glendenning, for 15 years.
• Most times coaching the team: Rinus Michels, who had 4 different periods as coach.

Current Squad

Here are the players who were part of the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Caps and goals are correct as of 29 June 2026, after the match against Morocco.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Bart Verbruggen	(2002-08-18) 18 August 2002 (age 23)	33	0	Brighton & Hove Albion
13	1GK	Robin Roefs	(2003-01-17) 17 January 2003 (age 23)	1	0	Sunderland
23	1GK	Mark Flekken	(1993-06-13) 13 June 1993 (age 33)	12	0	Bayer Leverkusen
2	2DF	Lutsharel Geertruida	(2000-07-18) 18 July 2000 (age 25)	21	0	RB Leipzig
4	2DF	Virgil van Dijk (captain)	(1991-07-08) 8 July 1991 (age 35)	96	13	Liverpool
5	2DF	Nathan Aké	(1995-02-18) 18 February 1995 (age 31)	62	5	Fenerbahçe
6	2DF	Jan Paul van Hecke	(2000-06-08) 8 June 2000 (age 26)	16	1	Tottenham Hotspur
12	2DF	Mats Wieffer	(1999-11-16) 16 November 1999 (age 26)	15	1	Brighton & Hove Albion
15	2DF	Micky van de Ven	(2001-04-19) 19 April 2001 (age 25)	24	1	Tottenham Hotspur
22	2DF	Denzel Dumfries	(1996-04-18) 18 April 1996 (age 30)	76	11	Real Madrid
25	2DF	Jorrel Hato	(2006-03-07) 7 March 2006 (age 20)	9	0	Chelsea
3	3MF	Marten de Roon	(1991-03-29) 29 March 1991 (age 35)	44	1	Atalanta
7	3MF	Justin Kluivert	(1999-05-05) 5 May 1999 (age 27)	14	0	Bournemouth
8	3MF	Ryan Gravenberch	(2002-05-16) 16 May 2002 (age 24)	31	1	Liverpool
14	3MF	Tijjani Reijnders	(1998-07-29) 29 July 1998 (age 27)	35	7	Manchester City
16	3MF	Guus Til	(1997-12-22) 22 December 1997 (age 28)	8	1	PSV
20	3MF	Teun Koopmeiners	(1998-02-28) 28 February 1998 (age 28)	32	3	Juventus
21	3MF	Frenkie de Jong	(1997-05-12) 12 May 1997 (age 29)	70	2	Barcelona
26	3MF	Quinten Timber	(2001-06-17) 17 June 2001 (age 25)	13	1	Marseille
9	4FW	Wout Weghorst	(1992-08-07) 7 August 1992 (age 33)	53	14	Twente
10	4FW	Memphis Depay	(1994-02-13) 13 February 1994 (age 32)	112	55	Corinthians
11	4FW	Cody Gakpo	(1999-05-07) 7 May 1999 (age 27)	54	24	Liverpool
17	4FW	Noa Lang	(1999-06-17) 17 June 1999 (age 27)	17	3	Galatasaray
18	4FW	Donyell Malen	(1999-01-19) 19 January 1999 (age 27)	56	13	Roma
19	4FW	Brian Brobbey	(2002-02-01) 1 February 2002 (age 24)	16	4	Sunderland
24	4FW	Crysencio Summerville	(2001-10-30) 30 October 2001 (age 24)	6	2	West Ham United

Recent Call-ups

These players were also called up for the team in the last twelve months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Justin Bijlow	(1998-01-22) 22 January 1998 (age 28)	8	0	Genoa	v.  Ecuador, 31 March 2026
DF	Jurriën Timber	(2001-06-17) 17 June 2001 (age 25)	24	0	Arsenal	2026 FIFA World Cup INJ
DF	Ian Maatsen	(2002-03-10) 10 March 2002 (age 24)	1	1	Aston Villa	v.  Algeria, 3 June 2026
DF	Stefan de Vrij	(1992-02-05) 5 February 1992 (age 34)	79	4	Panathinaikos	v.  Ecuador, 31 March 2026
DF	Jeremie Frimpong	(2000-12-10) 10 December 2000 (age 25)	15	1	Liverpool	v.  Ecuador, 31 March 2026
DF	Matthijs de Ligt	(1999-08-12) 12 August 1999 (age 26)	52	2	Manchester United	v.  Lithuania, 17 November 2025 INJ
DF	Quilindschy Hartman	(2001-11-14) 14 November 2001 (age 24)	5	1	Burnley	v.  Poland, 14 November 2025 FIT
MF	Xavi Simons	(2003-04-21) 21 April 2003 (age 23)	34	6	Tottenham Hotspur	v.  Ecuador, 31 March 2026
MF	Jerdy Schouten	(1997-01-12) 12 January 1997 (age 29)	17	0	PSV	v.  Ecuador, 31 March 2026
MF	Luciano Valente	(2003-10-04) 4 October 2003 (age 22)	2	0	Feyenoord	v.  Ecuador, 31 March 2026
MF	Kees Smit	(2006-01-20) 20 January 2006 (age 20)	1	0	AZ	v.  Ecuador, 31 March 2026
MF	Sem Steijn	(2001-11-12) 12 November 2001 (age 24)	1	0	Feyenoord	v.  Lithuania, 7 September 2025
FW	Emmanuel Emegha	(2003-02-03) 3 February 2003 (age 23)	2	0	Chelsea	v.  Lithuania, 17 November 2025 INJ
FW	Mexx Meerdink	(2003-07-24) 24 July 2003 (age 22)	0	0	AZ	v.  Malta, 9 October 2025
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. FIT Player withdrew from the squad due to fitness concerns. PRE Preliminary squad. RET Player had announced retirement from national team. SUS Player is serving a suspension. PRI Player absent due to private circumstances.

Major Tournament Achievements

FIFA World Cup Journey

The Netherlands has a long history in the FIFA World Cup. They first played in 1934 and 1938. In 1974 and 1978, they reached the final but finished as runners-up. They also made it to the final in 2010, again finishing second. In 2014, they won a bronze medal. Most recently, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they reached the Round of 32.      Champions       Runners-up       Third place       Fourth place  

FIFA World Cup record											Qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930	Did not enter										Did not enter
1934	Round of 16	9th	1	0	0	1	2	3	Squad		2	2	0	0	9	4
1938		14th	1	0	0	1	0	3	Squad		2	1	1	0	5	1
1950	Did not enter										Did not enter
1954
1958	Did not qualify										4	2	1	1	12	7
1962											3	0	2	1	4	7
1966											6	2	2	2	6	4
1970											6	3	1	2	9	5
1974	Runners-up	2nd	7	5	1	1	15	3	Squad		6	4	2	0	24	2
1978	Runners-up	2nd	7	3	2	2	15	10	Squad		6	5	1	0	11	3
1982	Did not qualify										8	4	1	3	11	7
1986											8	4	1	3	13	7
1990	Round of 16	15th	4	0	3	1	3	4	Squad		6	4	2	0	8	2
1994	Quarter-finals	7th	5	3	0	2	8	6	Squad		10	6	3	1	29	9
1998	Fourth place	4th	7	3	3	1	13	7	Squad		8	6	1	1	26	4
2002	Did not qualify										10	6	2	2	30	9
2006	Round of 16	11th	4	2	1	1	3	2	Squad		12	10	2	0	27	3
2010	Runners-up	2nd	7	6	0	1	12	6	Squad		8	8	0	0	17	2
2014	Third place	3rd	7	5	2	0	15	4	Squad		10	9	1	0	34	5
2018	Did not qualify										10	6	1	3	21	12
2022	Quarter-finals	5th	5	3	2	0	10	4	Squad		10	7	2	1	33	8
2026	Round of 32	17th	4	2	2	0	11	5	Squad		8	6	2	0	27	4
2030	To be determined										To be determined
2034
Total	Runners-up	12/23	58	32	16	11	109	57	—		143	95	28	20	356	105

Netherlands' World Cup history
First Match	Switzerland 3–2 Netherlands  (27 May 1934; Milan, Italy)
Biggest Win	Netherlands 5–0 South Korea  (20 June 1998; Marseille, France)
Biggest Defeat	Czechoslovakia 3–0 Netherlands  (5 June 1938; Le Havre, France)
Best Result	Runners-up in 1974, 1978, 2010
Worst Result	Round of 32 in 2026

UEFA European Championship Success

The Netherlands has also had great moments in the UEFA European Championship. They won the tournament in 1988, which is one of their proudest achievements. They also earned a third-place finish in 1976.

UEFA European Championship record											Qualifying record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1960	Did not enter										Did not enter
1964	Did not qualify										4	1	2	1	6	5
1968											6	2	1	3	11	11
1972											6	3	1	2	18	6
1976	Third place	3rd	2	1	0	1	4	5	Squad		8	6	0	2	21	9
1980	Group stage	5th	3	1	1	1	4	4	Squad		8	6	1	1	20	6
1984	Did not qualify										8	6	1	1	22	6
1988	Champions	1st	5	4	0	1	8	3	Squad		8	6	2	0	15	1
1992	Semi-finals	3rd	4	2	2	0	6	3	Squad		8	6	1	1	17	2
1996	Quarter-finals	8th	4	1	2	1	3	4	Squad		11	7	2	2	25	5
2000	Semi-finals	3rd	5	4	1	0	13	3	Squad		Qualified as hosts
2004	Semi-finals	3rd	5	1	2	2	7	6	Squad		10	7	1	2	26	7
2008	Quarter-finals	6th	4	3	0	1	10	4	Squad		12	8	2	2	15	5
2012	Group stage	15th	3	0	0	3	2	5	Squad		10	9	0	1	37	8
2016	Did not qualify										10	4	1	5	17	14
2020	Round of 16	9th	4	3	0	1	8	4	Squad		8	6	1	1	24	7
2024	Semi-finals	3rd	6	3	1	2	10	7	Squad		8	6	0	2	17	7
2028	To be determined										To be determined
2032
Total	1 Title	11/17	45	23	9	13	75	48	—		125	83	16	26	291	99

Olympic Games Medals

The team has won three bronze medals at the Olympic Games in 1908, 1912, and 1920.

Olympic Games record
Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
1908	Bronze medal	2	1	0	1	2	4	Squad
1912	Bronze medal	4	3	0	1	17	8	Squad
1920	Bronze medal	4	2	0	2	9	10	Squad
1924	Fourth place	5	2	1	2	11	7	Squad
1928	Round of 16	1	0	0	1	0	2	Squad
1936	Did not enter
1948	Round of 16	2	1	0	1	6	5	Squad
1952	Round of 16	1	0	0	1	1	5	Squad
1956	Did not enter
1960
1964
1968
1972
1976
1980
1984	Did not qualify
1988
Since 1992	See Netherlands national under-21 football team
Total	8/17	23	9	1	9	46	41	—

Since 1992, the Olympic Games has been an under-23 tournament (with three players of over 23 years of age allowed in the squad).

UEFA Nations League

The Netherlands has also performed well in the UEFA Nations League. They were runners-up in the first edition of the tournament in 2019.

UEFA Nations League record
League phase / quarter-finals													Finals										RK
Season	LG	Grp	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R	RK		Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
2018–19	A	1	1st	4	2	1	1	8	4		3rd		2019	Runners-up	2	1	0	1	3	2	Squad		2nd
2020–21	A	1	2nd	6	3	2	1	7	4		6th		2021	Did not qualify									6th
2022–23	A	4	1st	6	5	1	0	14	6		1st		2023	Fourth place	2	0	0	2	4	7	Squad		4th
2024–25	A	3	2nd	8	2	5	1	18	12		6th		2025	Did not qualify									6th
Total				24	12	9	3	47	26	N/A			Total		4	1	0	3	7	9	—		2nd

Team Rankings and Awards

FIFA World Ranking

The FIFA World Ranking shows how well national teams are doing compared to others. The Netherlands team has been ranked as high as number one in the world! Source: The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking - Associations - Netherlands - Men's

     Worst Ranking       Best Ranking       Worst Mover       Best Mover  

Netherlands's FIFA world ranking
	Rank	Year	Games played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Best		Worst
							Rank	Move	Rank	Move
	7	1993	7	5	1	2	2	5	16	9
	6	1994	15	9	3	3	2	9	11	6
	6	1995	9	5	0	4	5	12	17	9
	9	1996	11	6	3	2	6	7	13	5
	22	1997	7	4	1	2	4	4	22	10
	11	1998	15	8	5	2	6	19	25	11
	19	1999	9	0	7	2	8	3	19	3
	8	2000	14	9	4	1	8	13	21	2
	8	2001	10	6	3	1	7	2	10	1
	6	2002	7	6	1	0	6	4	15	6
	4	2003	11	6	3	2	4	2	7	3
	6	2004	17	8	5	4	4	1	6	1
	3	2005	11	7	3	1	2	2	7	1
	7	2006	14	6	4	4	3	0	6	3
	9	2007	12	7	3	2	5	2	9	3
	3	2008	15	6	3	6	3	5	10	1
	3	2009	11	5	3	3	2	1	3	1
	2	2010	17	15	1	1	2	2	4	1
	2	2011	11	6	2	2	1	1	2	1
	8	2012	13	7	1	6	2	2	8	4
	9	2013	12	7	5	0	5	4	9	4
	5	2014	17	9	3	5	3	12	15	4
	14	2015	9	4	1	4	5	2	16	7
	22	2016	11	5	3	3	14	4	26	12
	20	2017	11	8	0	3	20	9	36	11
	14	2018	10	4	4	2	14	2	21	1
	14	2019	10	7	1	2	12	1	16	2
	14	2020	8	3	3	2	13	1	15	2
	10	2021	16	11	3	2	10	1	16	2
	6	2023	10	6	0	4	6	4	7	1

Team Honours

The Netherlands national football team has won several awards and medals throughout its history.

Global Competitions

• FIFA World Cup
  • Runners-up (3): 1974, 1978, 2010
  • Third place (1): 2014
• Olympic Games
  • Bronze medal (3): 1908, 1912, 1920

Continental Competitions

• UEFA European Championship
  • Champions (1): 1988
  • Third place (1): 1976
• UEFA Nations League
  • Runners-up (1): 2019

Other Awards

• World Soccer Team of the Year: 1988

Summary of Medals

Competition				Total
FIFA World Cup	0	3	1	4
Olympic Games	0	0	3	3
UEFA European Championship	1	0	1	2
UEFA Nations League	0	1	0	1
Total	1	4	5	10

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de los Países Bajos para niños