Netherlands covered the least distance of all World Cup participants

Netherlands covered the least distance of all World Cup participants. The Oranje of Koeman covered an average of the least kilometers per World Cup match of all participating countries. Moreover, only six countries scored worse in terms of distance covered at high speed per 90 minutes.

Why is this a problem?

Netherlands covered a total of 99.9 kilometers during the World Cup matches. This puts the team of Koeman at the bottom of the table. For comparison: Jordan is at number one with 113.03 kilometers covered per 90 minutes.

What happens now?

Netherlands has covered the least number of kilometers per 90 minutes in this World Cup. Recent form (last 5): 3W-2D-0L (DWWDW, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5. Last result: Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (2026-06-30). Next fixture: vs Germany (at home, 2026-09-24). The criticism of Koeman and Frenkie de Jong is great. 'We often hear that Frenkie de Jong always determines the tempo of the match', it reads. 'Well, if you give guests like Frenkie de Jong and lazy Memphis minutes, you also don't move much', says another.

What is the solution?

Netherlands must realize that physicality is a big problem. The Oranje of Koeman must make more of an effort to cover the distance. The team must make more of an effort to win the matches. The criticism of Koeman and Frenkie de Jong is great. Netherlands must realize that physicality is a big problem. The Oranje of Koeman must make more of an effort to cover the distance. The team must make more of an effort to win the matches.