How did Dutch football begin?

Dutch football father Pim Mulier is the man who started Dutch football clubs. He founded the first Dutch football club in 1879. According to Willem Bouwman, writer of the column 'This happened', Mulier made football popular in the Netherlands.

Why was football popular in the Netherlands?

According to Bouwman, football was popular in the Netherlands because it made the Dutch youth energetic and suitable for the army. However, the German occupation put an end to the Catholic, Protestant, and working-class football. Football was meant to unite the people, not divide them.

What is the current state of Dutch football?

Today, Dutch football is one of the most popular sports in the Netherlands. The Dutch Football Association is one of the strongest in the world. Dutch football clubs are known for their strong players and coaches.

What's next?

The Dutch Football Association has a new plan to increase the popularity of football in the Netherlands. They want to encourage more girls and women to play football. They also want to set up more football clubs in the Netherlands.

Last result

Netherlands recently played against Morocco and ended in a draw (1-1). The Dutch football team is currently unbeaten in the last 5 matches.

New challenge

Netherlands will play against Germany in the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup on September 24, 2026, at the Netherlands stadium.

Current injuries

Xavi Simons is currently out due to an injury. He will not play in the upcoming matches of Netherlands.