The Netherlands national team, Oranje, is set for the 2026 World Cup in North America with a contingent of players from Sunderland. This is detailed in a comprehensive report published by the English club's website, highlighting all its World Cup-bound players. The Dutch side currently tops their World Cup qualifying group with 7 points from 3 games, following a 1-1 draw with Morocco on June 30.
Which Sunderland players are in the Netherlands squad?
Sunderland AFC has twelve players called up for various World Cup nations, including three for the Dutch national team. Forward Brian Brobbey has eleven senior caps to his name. Defender Lutsharel Geertruida is an established figure with 21 caps and joined the squad as a replacement for Jurriën Timber. The third Sunderland player is Robin Roefs, who made his debut in the friendly against Algeria on June 3, 2026. The form of Brobbey and Roefs in their debut Premier League season with Sunderland provides the Netherlands with additional depth.
What is the Netherlands' schedule in Group F?
The Netherlands' first group match is on June 14, 2026 at 9 PM against Japan at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Next, Oranje plays Sweden, managed by Graham Potter, on June 20 at 6 PM at NRG Stadium in Houston. The final group game is against Tunisia on June 26 at midnight at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The full tournament schedule can be found on our fixtures page.
What are the Netherlands' chances in the knockout stage?
The top two teams from Group F will advance to the Round of 32, where they will face the opponents from Group C. That group consists of Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. This opens the possibility that Dutch players could face club teammate Chemsdine Talbi of Morocco in the next round. The Netherlands is in strong recent form with three wins and two draws in their last five matches and remains unbeaten. The team has scored ten goals and conceded four in qualifying.
What is the recent context for the Netherlands ahead of the World Cup?
The Dutch national team is building on a strong period. In 2022, the side lost on penalties to Argentina in the World Cup, and in 2024 it reached the semi-finals of the European Championship. The current squad, with a mix of experience and young talent, appears ready for a new challenge. The latest squad details and statistics can be followed on our squad and stats pages. The next test for Oranje is a friendly against Germany on September 24, 2026, a key preparation match for the World Cup tournament.
