FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands WC Squad, Fixtures & Schedule, Coach, Captain and Vice-Captain, Upcoming Matches, Playing XI

FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands WC Squad, Fixtures & Schedule, Coach, Captain and Vice-Captain, Upcoming Matches, Playing XI

Netherlands WC 2022 Squad: Netherlands return to the World Cup Stage after missing out in 2018 with their 26-man WC Squad for the event.

Netherlands World Cup 2022 Squad

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Virgil van Dijk is given the responsibility of captaining his side in his first ever FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Liverpool defender is set to play his first ever World Cup and with the responsibility of captaincy hopes to help his team fire.

The Netherlands announced their 26-man squad for the World Cup as follows:

Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow, Andries Noppert and Remko Pasveer

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (C), Nathan Aké, Daley Blind, Jurrien Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Matthias de Ligt, Tyrell Malacia and Jeremie Frimpong

Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Cody Gakpo, Marten de Roon, Kenneth Taylor and Xavi Simons

Forwards: Memphis Depay, Steven Bergwijn, Vincent Janssen, Luuk de Jong, Noa Lang and Wout Weghorst

Netherlands drop their roster for the World Cup 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/nRjx8FCjeS

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 11, 2022

The Dutch side rebuilt and demonstrated spirit and desire to qualify for the 2022 WC and hopefully go the distance.

Fixtures

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Netherlands is a part of Group A in the FIFA World Cup 2022 alongside Ecuador, Senegal and hosts, Qatar.

The fixtures are as follows:

21^st November: Senegal vs Netherlands (09:30 PM IST), Al Thumama Stadium

25^th November: Netherlands vs Ecuador (09:30 PM IST), Khalifa International Stadium

29^th November: Netherlands vs Qatar (08:30 PM IST), Al Bayt Stadium

19-year-old Xavi Simons is heading to the World Cup with the Netherlands.

He has 10 goals and four assists with PSV this season 🤩 pic.twitter.com/EygFCEX4kl

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 11, 2022

Netherlands are favourites to emerge victorious from Group A and progress to the knockouts.

Van Gaal has the capabilities and experience to marshal his troops in a fine manner during the tournament.