Netherlands

Netherlands, with its capital in Amsterdam and a population of 18 million, is known for tulips, windmills, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and canals. About a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, protected by an extraordinary system of dikes, dams, and flood barriers built over centuries.

In football, the Oranje are a 11-time World Cup participant with their best result being Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010). Their World Cup journey began in 1934, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Cody Gakpo as their talisman under head coach Ronald Koeman. The Netherlands invented Total Football in the 1970s under Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff, revolutionizing how the game is played worldwide.

SeatNav's Power Index rates Netherlands at 7.8 out of 10, ranking them #6 overall and classifying them as a genuine contender. In Group E, they face Japan, Tunisia in what has been categorized as a moderately challenging group (difficulty 5/10).

With a market demand score of 8/10, Netherlands matches will be among the most sought-after tickets at the 2026 World Cup. Their global fanbase ensures electric atmospheres, and fans can expect premium pricing for group stage fixtures. Check back closer to the tournament for ticket availability and pricing through SeatNav.