Netherlands squad: Depay, Timber included for FIFA World Cup

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Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber are included in the Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup 2026 squad despite fitness concerns.

Key points

• Dutch World Cup history

The Netherlands are the most successful nation never to win the World Cup, with three runner-up finishes (1974, 1978, 2010) and two semi-final appearances.

• Depay’s fitness concerns

Memphis Depay, the Netherlands’ all-time top scorer with 55 goals, has struggled with thigh and calf injuries and made only two substitute appearances for Corinthians in two months.

• Timber’s return to form

Jurrien Timber, who missed 14 Arsenal games due to a groin injury, has returned to training ahead of the Champions League final.

• Koeman’s squad balance

Ronald Koeman has named a well-balanced squad for the World Cup, including uncapped players Crysencio Summerville and Robin Roefs, but omitting veteran Stefan de Vrij and Jeremie Frimpong.

• Group F opponents

The Netherlands are drawn in Group F alongside Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden for the World Cup.

Key statistics

3

Netherlands’ World Cup runner-up finishes

55

Depay’s goals for the Netherlands

14

Timber’s missed Arsenal games due to injury

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Published 27 May 2026, 13:20 IST