The 2026 FIFA World Cup is slated to be the biggest in men’s soccer history with 48 nations competing, and the Netherlands are hoping to channel success from past tournaments.
The European nation returns to the top stage in the sport with a talented roster after making a deep run in 2022. However, the previously World Cup in Qatar was missing a crucial ingredient for the Dutch side.
Soccer fans have become enamored by the Netherlands’ new kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This comes after the nation used inspiration from its old jerseys from 1988 when Ruud Gullit led the country.
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Gullit and Co. appeared at the 1990 FIFA World Cup after missing out on two straight appearances at the tournament prior to that.
In 2026, the Dutch will have significant expectations while donning their impressive Nike kits. This comes as the Netherlands look to avenge top nations like Argentina, Portugal and Spain.
Holland has a deep squad including Premier League stars like Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons. Meanwhile, veteran goalscorer Memphis Depay returns to the European squad as he and his teammates look to break through in another major competition.
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The Netherlands celebrates after forward Memphis Depay scored a goal against the United States of America at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images
The Dutch will face Japan, Tunisia and another European qualifying nation during Group F this summer. Holland enters the tournament as firm favorites to finish atop the group and make a run into the knockout phase just like during the 2022 tournament.
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