The Netherlands national team have announced their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the notableomission of Jeremie Frimpong emerging as one of the biggest talking points.
Despite a strong club season, the Liverpool FC full-back was not included in the final selection, raising surprise among fans and analysts ahead of the tournament. In contrast, Crysencio Summerville received a shock call-up, despite not yet making his senior international debut.
The squad still features a strong core of experienced players, including captain Virgil van Dijk and striker Memphis Depay, alongside several Premier League-based talents such as Nathan Aké, Jurriën Timber, Micky van de Ven, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, and Cody Gakpo. Other players like Lutsharel Geertruida and Ian Maatsen have been named on standby in case of last-minute injuries before the tournament begins.
The Netherlands head into the World Cup after an unbeaten qualifying campaign and will compete in Group F alongside Sweden, Japan, and Tunisia. The final squad includes goalkeepers Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, and Bart Verbruggen; defenders including Virgilvan Dijk and Nathan Aké; midfielders such as Frenkie de Jong and Ryan Gravenberch; and forwards including Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, and Crysencio Summerville among others. Jeremie Frimpong omitted from Netherlands’ 2026 World Cup squad as Summerville earns surprise call Kurt Okraku expresses disappointment over players choosing European nations over African heritage countries
