Netherlands

Former Barcelona manager Xavi has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year contract. The Spaniard becomes the first non-Dutch manager to lead the national team since Austrian Ernst Happel left the role in 1978. Xavi...

Mark van Bommel has agreed to become Belgium's new head coach on a contract running until 2028. The former Netherlands midfielder replaces Rudi Garcia following Belgium's World Cup exit. Van Bommel takes charge after successful spells with Royal...

June 30 (THEWILL) — Morocco produced another unforgettable FIFA World Cup moment on Monday, defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 1-1 draw to secure a place in the Round of 16. Ismael Saibari converted the...

June 20 (THEWILL) — The Netherlands produced a devastating attacking display to overwhelm Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Matchday 2 clash at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Saturday. After being held to a 2-2...

June 15, (THEWILL) — Japan staged a spirited late comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in an entertaining FIFA World Cup Group F encounter on Sunday. The match produced four goals and plenty of attacking football, with...

November 15, (THEWILL) — Memphis Depay's second-half equaliser earned the Netherlands a 1-1 draw against Poland in Warsaw, moving Ronald Koeman's side closer to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The forward poked home from close range after...

October 21, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force has successfully recovered two vehicles stolen from the Netherlands and illegally shipped into the country — a 2020 Toyota C-HR and a 2019 Toyota RAV4. In a statement on Tuesday, the...

October 10, (THEWILL) — The Netherlands claimed a convincing 4-0 victory over Malta in their World Cup qualifying fixture, moving three points clear at the top of Group G. Cody Gakpo struck twice from the penalty spot and provided...

June 10, (THEWILL) – The Netherlands delivered a commanding 8-0 victory over Malta at FC Groningen's Euroborg stadium on Tuesday evening, maintaining their perfect start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The match marked Oranje's first appearance in...

March 21, (THEWILL) – Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber will miss the Nations League quarter-final second leg against Spain due to illness, the Dutch Football Association confirmed on Friday. The Arsenal player was absent from Thursday's 2-2 draw in Rotterdam and...