Overview
- A 4-0 victory over Lithuania secured top spot in qualifying and confirmed the Netherlands' place at the 2026 World Cup.
- Ronald Koeman said he has high expectations for the tournament because the squad has substantial quality.
- The coach urged players to demand more from each other, stressing that leadership cannot always come from the touchline.
- He identified Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay, Nathan Ake and Denzel Dumfries as the experienced core of the team.
- Koeman warned that errors at the finals could lead to an early exit, and the team now awaits next month’s draw to learn its group opponents.