The Netherlands return under Ronald Koeman with genuine title ambitions. Virgil van Dijk anchors the defence, while Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons, and Tijjani Reijnders power the attack.
Key Players
Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, Tijjani Reijnders, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, Xavi Simons
Group H Draw
Netherlands face Japan, Ecuador, and Wales. Japan will be their toughest early test.
Title Odds: 10/1
With de Jong fit and van Dijk at his best, a quarter-final berth minimum is expected. The Dutch were semi-finalists in 2022.