The Netherlands Euro 2024 squad finished third in Group D, but managed to qualify for the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed sides at the tournament before comfortably making it through their last 16 tie.
Things weren't quite as easy in the quarter-finals for the Dutch, however, with Turkey taking the lead in the first half of the match. The Netherlands rallied in the second half, though, with Stefan de Vrij powering a header into the Turkey goal in the 70th minute, before a Mert Muldur own goal six minutes later sent the Oranje into the final four.
After kicking off their campaign in Germany with a morale-boosting win against Poland, the Netherlands then earned a hard-fought draw against a Kylian Mbabbe-less France. Xavi Simons did have a goal ruled out for offside in controversial circumstances, too.
Ronald Koeman's side were unable to carry that form and resillience into their final Euro 2024 group game against Austria, however, as they lost 3-2 at the Olympistadion in Germany's capital. While they twice fought back from being a goal down, they quickly conceded on each occasion - had they won, they would've topped the group.
Instead, the Netherlands faced Group E winners Romania in the last 16 - a tie that ended up being a lot easier than first seemed. With goals from Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen, the Dutch comfortably ran out 3-0 winners in Munich.
Beating Turkey now means the Netherlands will face England at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund on Wednesday night, at the stadium where the Cruyff Turn was born 50 years ago. It's a difficult test for sure, but the Three Lions' performances have been far from convincing this tournament and are certainly there for the taking.
Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake and De Vrij will need to be on top form to ensure the defence stays solid against England, while the form of Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo is encouraging for their chances at Euro 2024. The Liverpool forward has been integral to their success so far, and will be essential for a result against the nation where he plies his trade at club level.
As with every Euro 2024 squad involved in the tournament, FourFourTwo will bring you all the latest on the Netherlands as we report live from the European Championship, as well as details on how to watch all the games and fixtures awaiting each nation.
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The Netherlands Euro 2024 squad
Netherlands Euro 2024 squad: The final 26-man team
- GK: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
- GK: Mark Flekken (Brentford)
- GK: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord)
- DF: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- DF: Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)
- DF: Mickey van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur)
- DF: Daley Blind (Girona)
- DF: Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich)
- DF: Nathan Ake (Manchester City)
- DF: Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan)
- DF: Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord)
- DF: Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
- DF: Ian Maatsen (Borussia Dortmund)
- MF: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
- MF: Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan)
- MF: Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
- MF: Joey Veerman (PSV)
- MF: Jerdy Schouten (PSV)
- MF: Gini Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq)
- FW: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax)
- FW: Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid)
- FW: Brian Brobbey (Ajax)
- FW: Wout Weghorst (Hoffenheim)
- FW: Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund)
- FW: Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- FW: Joshua Zirkzee (Bologna)
Netherlands Euro 2024 squad numbers
| No. | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bart Verbruggen | GK |
| 2 | Lutsharel Geertruida | DF |
| 3 | Matthijs de Ligt | DF |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk | DF |
| 5 | Nathan Aké | DF |
| 6 | Stefan de Vrij | DF |
| 7 | Xavi Simons | MF |
| 8 | Georginio Wijnaldum | MF |
| 9 | Wout Weghorst | FW |
| 10 | Memphis Depay | FW |
| 11 | Cody Gakpo | FW |
| 12 | Jeremie Frimpong | DF |
| 13 | Justin Bijlow | GK |
| 14 | Tijjani Reijnders | MF |
| 15 | Micky van de Ven | DF |
| 16 | Joey Veerman | MF |
| 17 | Daley Blind | DF |
| 18 | Donyell Malen | FW |
| 19 | Brian Brobbey | FW |
| 20 | Ian Maatsen | DF |
| 21 | Joshua Zirkzee | FW |
| 22 | Denzel Dumfries | DF |
| 23 | Mark Flekken | GK |
| 24 | Jerdy Schouten | MF |
| 25 | Steven Bergwijn | FW |
| 26 | Ryan Gravenberch | MF |
Netherlands fixtures and results
June 16: Poland 1-2 Netherlands, Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, Germany
June 21: Netherlands 0-0 France, Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany
June 25: Netherlands 2-3 Austria, Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
July 2: Romania 0-3 Netherlands, Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
July 6: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey, Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
July 10: Nehterlands v England, Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, Germany
Netherlands Euro 2024 top scorers
3 goals: Cody Gakpo
2 goals: Donyell Malen
1 goal: Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Stefan de Vrij
Netherlands yellow cards and suspensions
No player from the Netherlands Euro 2024 squad is suspended for the game versus England. Yellow cards were wiped after the quarter-finals.
Netherlands manager: Ronald Koeman
Having departed his Dutch post four years ago, before the delayed Euro 2020, for an unhappy spell at Barcelona, Ronald Koeman is finally fulfilling his wish to coach at a major international tournament. It's gone much better than many expected, too, with the semi-finals clearly a success for the Dutch boss.
Of course, he won't be satisfied with stopping there, with the 1988 European Championship winner looking to secure the trophy he won as a player, also in Germany.
The Netherlands' star player
Virgil van Dijk
Reports of Virgil van Dijk's demise, following the cruciate ligament knee injury that cruelly denied the Liverpool and Netherlands skipper a crack at Euro 2020, have been greatly exaggerated. Aside from the resurgent 32-year-old's myriad defensive and leadership qualities, he continues to chip in with some big goals for both club and country.
