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'No surprise to me': Ronald Koeman explains Netherlands squad, injury doubts

During Wednesday's press conference, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman explained why he called up Jurrien Timber despite the Arsenal defender being doubtful for Saturday's Champions League final, while also explaining Jeremie Frimpong's omission.

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Koeman announces Netherlands' World Cup squad with Timber and Depay, no Frimpong

The KNVB has announced Ronald Koeman's complete 26-man Netherlands squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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Eredivisie Team of the Season: PSV and Feyenoord reign, Veerman stands clear

Another season of the Dutch Eredivisie has been wrapped up, so it's time for us to look at who were the absolute stars of the 2025-26 campaign in the Netherlands.

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EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea icon Hasselbaink says he would 'kill it' in the current Premier League

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's trajectory was anything but linear. After struggling to make an impact during his early years in the Netherlands, he moved to Portugal to kickstart his career. He then transferred from Boavista to Leeds United, where he really made his mark as one of the most clinical strikers around.

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'I'm on the right track': Arsenal's Jurrien Timber provides positive injury update

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber refused to rule out that his injury will force him to miss this summer's World Cup with the Netherlands.

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Netherlands manager Koeman doubts Arsenal defender Timber will be fit for World Cup

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he was concerned defender ⁠Jurrien Timber could miss the World Cup, but is hopeful top scorer Memphis Depay ‌will be fit for next month’s tournament.

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Man Utd & Netherlands defender De Ligt ruled out of World Cup after undergoing back surgery

Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.

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Dutch boss Koeman to take extra time before finalising World Cup squad

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has delayed naming his ⁠World Cup squad to give players fighting their way back from injury more ‌time to prove their fitness.

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Dutch Dilemmas #3: Which forwards will make the Netherlands' World Cup squad?

The FIFA World Cup is just over a month away, which means the definitive squads of all 48 nations are set to be announced within the next couple of weeks. In Dutch Dilemmas, Flashscore discusses in detail what the Netherlands' squad might look like as Oranje look to win their first-ever World Cup.

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Dutch Dilemmas #2: Which midfielders will make the Netherlands' World Cup squad?

The FIFA World Cup is just over a month away, which means the definitive squads of all 48 nations are set to be announced within the next couple of weeks. In Dutch Dilemmas, Flashscore discusses in detail what the Netherlands' squad might look like as Oranje look to win their first-ever World Cup.

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Dutch Dilemmas #1: Which defenders will make the Netherlands' World Cup squad?

The FIFA World Cup is just over a month away, which means the definitive squads of all 48 nations are set to be announced within the next couple of weeks. In Dutch Dilemmas, Flashscore discusses in detail what the Netherlands' squad might look like as Oranje look to win their first-ever World Cup.

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Netherlands to face Uzbekistan in final World Cup warm-up game

The Netherlands will face fellow World Cup contestant Uzbekistan in their final warm-up game in New York, the KNVB confirmed on Thursday.

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Sterling failing to deliver in Feyenoord's battle to seal Champions League qualification

Raheem Sterling was meant to be a marquee signing for Feyenoord as they battled ⁠for supremacy in the Netherlands, but with three games left in the season, the Dutch club are still waiting for the 31-year-old ‌to make an impact.

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Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman eyeing replacements after Xavi Simons injury

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has said a serious injury to attacker ⁠Xavi Simons is a "dramatic" blow to their World Cup hopes.

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Tottenham confirm Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons has ruptured ACL

Tottenham Hotspur on Monday confirmed that midfielder Xavi Simons ⁠will require surgery on his right knee after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

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'Let them figure it out': Joey Veerman takes shot at Netherlands boss Koeman

PSV midfielder Joey Veerman shared a critical comment aimed at Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman during PSV's title celebrations on Wednesday.

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Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord reign supreme: All Eredivisie champions in history

The Netherlands is one of the biggest football nations in the world, producing players such as Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, and Ruud Gullit. Besides players, Dutch clubs have won several European trophies, but it all starts in the Eredivisie, the country's top tier. Flashscore takes you through all the champions of the Dutch Eredivisie.

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10-man Netherlands and Ecuador fight to draw, injury scare for goalkeeper Valle

The Netherlands and Ecuador fought out a 1-1 draw after Denzel Dumfries got a quick red card, while Ecuador were left with injury concerns after goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle was stretchered off with a knee injury.

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'Right to demand safety': Dutch boss Koeman shares safety concerns for World Cup

Following Amnesty International's safety plea on Monday, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has shared his concerns about the safety at the FIFA World Cup, calling it "everyone's duty" to ensure a safe environment.

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Dutch coach Koeman praises performance, Van Dijk asks for improvement

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman praised his team’s performance after their ⁠2-1 win over Norway in a World Cup warm-up on Friday in Amsterdam, but captain Virgil ‌van Dijk felt there was still work to do ahead of ‌the global football showpiece.

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'Unforgivable defending' led to Norway's downfall in Amsterdam says frustrated Solbakken

'Unforgivable defending' led to Norway's downfall in the 2-1 defeat against the Netherlands in the friendly in Amsterdam, said Norwegian national team coach Stale Solbakken after the game

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Kees Smit debuts as Netherlands beat Norway to open World Cup warm-up

The Netherlands opened their March double header with a 2-1 win over Norway in Amsterdam, where Kees Smit surprisingly made his Oranje debut.

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Alarm bells starting to ring for high-flying Norway before Dutch friendly in Amsterdam

After their superb qualifying campaign for the World Cup, the players within the Norwegian squad are generally going through their worst spell since last summer, with injuries to key players, poor performances, and a lack of playing time. Consequently, coach Stale Solbakken will be looking for significant answers to his questions when Norway face the Netherlands and Switzerland in friendlies today and next Tuesday.

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Norwegian players unhappy with hotel surroundings before Dutch friendly in Amsterdam

A number of the players in the Norwegian squad are unhappy with the hotel chosen by their FA ahead of the friendly against the Netherlands. Coach Stale Solbakken rejects the criticism.