{"id":1372,"date":"2026-06-09T14:21:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T20:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/?p=1372"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T20:30:13","slug":"netherlands-world-cup-2026-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sports-betting-and-news\/netherlands-world-cup-2026-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"The Netherlands World Cup 2026: Odds, key players, predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Netherlands have made three World Cup finals but have yet to lift the trophy. They&#8217;re arguably the most decorated team never to have won the tournament after being runners-up in 1974, 1978 and 2010. They arrive at World Cup 2026 looking to end that legacy, but do so without Xavi Simons, who ruptured his ACL playing for Tottenham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ronald Koeman&#8217;s squad does have plenty of talent and depth, though, and while the Oranje aren&#8217;t among the top favourites, they&#8217;re a team others will want to avoid. They are the oddsmakers&#8217; favourites to win Group F ahead of Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Netherlands World Cup 2026 storylines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The road to the World Cup: How did The Netherlands qualify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Netherlands topped UEFA Group G. They did so without losing a single game, winning six and drawing two, with 27 goals scored and just four conceded. They sealed qualification in November after defeating Lithuania 4-0. Memphis Depay led Group G scoring, an extraordinary return to the fold for the striker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Simons Blow:\u00a0<\/strong>Xavi Simons was cruelly ruled out of the World Cup in April after rupturing his ACL. His absence has forced a rethink by Koeman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prep Matches:<\/strong>\u00a0Their results since qualifying have been mixed. Since the turn of the year, the Netherlands have a 2-1-1 mark without much firepower. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past 5 matches for The Netherlands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Opponent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Result<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uzbekistan<\/td><td>June 8<\/td><td>2-1 Win<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algeria<\/td><td>June 3<\/td><td>1-0 Loss<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ecuador<\/td><td>March 31<\/td><td>1-1 Draw<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norway<\/td><td>March 27<\/td><td>2-1 Win<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lithuania<\/td><td>November 17<\/td><td>4-0 Win<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Bet on World Cup 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register<\/a>&nbsp;at ToonieBet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sports betting<\/a>&nbsp;page or World Cup hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play futures and proops, build parlays or bet live<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to bet World Cup 2026 live<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register<\/a>&nbsp;at ToonieBet Ontario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/live-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live sports page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the match trackers, real-time odds and stats, and bet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Netherlands&#8217; 2026 World Cup odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>To win the World Cup<\/td><td>+2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To win Group F<\/td><td>-138<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To advance from Group F<\/td><td>-1200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\">*Odds subject to change<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/responsible-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Sports.webp\" alt=\"ToonieBet is invested in responsible gaming. Please play safe.\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Sports.webp 856w, https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Sports-300x70.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Sports-768x179.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reality check: How far can The Netherlands go?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Group F is best described as being The Netherlands\u2019 to lose. Japan, Sweden and Tunisia aren&#8217;t walkovers, but Koeman\u2019s side should have enough about them to get the points needed from the three matches. The problem for The Netherlands at times recently is they haven\u2019t been clinical enough. They can create chances, but if they don\u2019t finish them, they end up getting punished. Their defensive quality should give them the platform to attack teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 key players for The Netherlands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virgil van Dijk, defender, age 34<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The captain of the team and a real leader on and off the field. He may not have had the best of seasons for Liverpool, but his reading of the game and dominance in the air and on the ground will be key to his country&#8217;s chances.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frenkie de Jong, midfielder, age 29<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Barcelona midfielder is tasked with dictating the tempo. The Netherlands will want to control games, and de Jong will be crucial to those efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cody Gakpo, forward, age 27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the Netherlands\u2019 best attackers. The Liverpool forward, who can play wide and centrally, has a good goalscoring record for his country and will be a starter for Koeman\u2019s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tijjani Reijnders, midfielder, age 27\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most improved midfielders in Europe with AC Milan. He\u2019s got energy and the ability to make runs into the box to score. His quality will be relied on more in Simons\u2019 absence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memphis Depay, forward, age 32<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depay has come back into form for The Netherlands and delivered in the only way he knows how, by scoring goals. While there may be some fitness concerns, Koeman had to take him on merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Netherlands&#8217; top players by position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goalkeeper:\u00a0<\/strong>Bart Verbruggen \u2013 Brighton\u2019s first-choice and one of the best young keepers in the world. He\u2019s commanding, a good shot-stopper and comfortable with the ball at his feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defender:<\/strong>\u00a0Virgil van Dijk \u2013 Regardless of recent form, he remains one of the best central defenders in world soccer. His leadership qualities will be key for the Netherlands this summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midfielder:<\/strong>\u00a0Frenkie de Jong \u2013 The Netherlands will be relying on their midfield to link defence to attack. It\u2019s what de Jong specializes in.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forward:<\/strong>\u00a0Cody Gakpo \u2013 Like Van Dijk, Gakpo hasn\u2019t enjoyed the best of seasons with Liverpool. But for The Netherlands, he\u2019s consistent and always a goal threat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emerging talents for The Netherlands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jorrel Hato, defender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 20-year-old defender has been one of Chelsea\u2019s best players this season. Playing at both left-back and centre-back, he has pace and is composed on the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Robin Roefs, goalkeeper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He&#8217;s been a revelation for Sunderland this season on their return to the Premier League. The 23-year-old&#8217;s been instrumental in them not only staying up but also qualifying for Europe. He\u2019s a genuine contender for the position.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crysencio Summerville, winger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been a season to forget for West Ham, who were relegated on the final day of the Premier League campaign. But Summerville, 24, was a shining light and scored some excellent goals. He debuted for his country recently and will be looking to use his dazzling runs at the World Cup to land a big move this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Netherlands Group F schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Match<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opponent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Match 9<\/td><td>June 14, 2026<\/td><td>Japan<\/td><td>Dallas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Match 38<\/td><td>June 20, 2026<\/td><td>Sweden<\/td><td>Houston<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Match 67<\/td><td>June 26, 2026<\/td><td>Tunisia<\/td><td>Kansas City<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Netherlands vs. Group F opponents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Japan: The Netherlands own a 2-1-0 record, with the most recent result a 2-2 draw in 2013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sweden: 20 matches dating back to 1908. The Netherlands own a 9-4-7 edge. The last met in 2017 during, a 2-0 win for The Netherlands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tunisia: A win and two draws, one of which came in their last meeting, a friendly ending 1-1.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Netherlands manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ronald Koeman, 63, was appointed in 2023. The Dutch legend guided The Netherlands to the semifinals at Euro 2024, where they were defeated by England. His system is built on defensive solidity, and relies on key players in the final third to do the business to win games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Netherlands kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both The Netherlands kits are made by Nike. The home shirt uses the most vibrant orange ever seen on a Dutch shirt and includes black cuffs and side panels. The away kit revives the old all-white look, with a band across the chest in a gradient of orange tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Netherlands World Cup history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances:\u00a0<\/strong>11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best finish:<\/strong>\u00a0Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-time World Cup Goals:&nbsp;<\/strong>96<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-time top scorer at the World Cup:&nbsp;<\/strong>Johnny Rep (7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most World Cup appearances:<\/strong>\u00a0Wesley Sneijder (17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did The Netherlands do at the 2022 World Cup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Netherlands were knocked out in the quarterfinals at Qatar 2022 on penalties by eventual winners Argentina. They had qualified out of Group A, where they defeated Senegal and Qatar by 2-0 scorelines and drew 1-1 with Ecuador. They beat the United States 3-1 in the Round of 16 before losing to Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memorable World Cup matches for The Netherlands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1974 final saw the Netherlands take the lead against West Germany before eventually losing 2-1 in one of the World Cup\u2019s great near misses. The 2010 final saw them lose out to an extra-time strike by Andres Iniesta. In 2014, The  Netherlands produced a stunning 5-1 win over Spain in the group stage, with Robin van Persie scoring an iconic diving header.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Feature image courtesy AP Photo\/Peter Dejong via Canadian Press Images.<br><em>Statistics via&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/ffref.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>FBRef.com<\/em><\/a><em>,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>ESPN.com<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/11v11.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>11v11.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ about The Netherlands at the World Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"faq-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">What are The Netherlands ranked by FIFA?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Netherlands are currently No. 8 in the FIFA rankings<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">How many times have The Netherlands played in the World Cup?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Netherlands have played in 11 World Cups.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">What is The Netherlands\u2019 nickname and what does it mean?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Oranje&#8221; \u2014 Orange, in reference to the royal House of Orange-Nassau and their home kit colour.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who is The all-time leading scorer The Netherlands?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Memphis Depay has 55 goals in 109 appearances for his country.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who is the top World Cup scorer for The Netherlands?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Johnny Rep. He scored 7 goals across two tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who has the most caps for The Netherlands?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wesley Sneijder with 134 caps for his country.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who has the most World Cup appearances for The Netherlands?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wesley Sneijder made 17 appearances at World Cups.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">8<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">When will The Netherlands play their first match at the World Cup 2026?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET against Japan in Dallas.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em><em>The content is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute betting advice, financial advice, or a recommendation to place any wager. 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