The Netherlands national team is heading to North America for World Cup 2026 preparation. Under the leadership of coach Ronald Koeman, the team will have to adapt to local conditions.

What are the challenges for the Netherlands?

Ronald Koeman's selection will have to overcome large travel distances between cities, different climate zones, and time differences.

The 2026 World Cup introduces a new format with 48 participating countries.

How will the preparation look?

The KNVB focuses on minimizing physical strain and optimizing team fitness. In addition to regular training camps and friendly matches, extra attention is paid to nutrition, sleep, and acclimatization.

DateOpponentScore
2026-06-14Japan2-2

What comes after preparation?

The Netherlands will play their next match against Germany on September 24, 2026. The recent form of the Netherlands national team is 2W-2D-1L, with the last result being a draw against Japan.