The Netherlands officially call-up 3 Liverpool players FIFA World Cup 2026
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Head coach Ronald Koeman has selected three Liverpool players for his Netherlands squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Image Credits: Imago ImagesFor the Liverpool players, this summer’s World Cup will feel like a much-needed reset for the Netherlands representatives and everyone else.After a bruising club campaign under intense scrutiny and constant pressure, the chance to swap a stuttering domestic season for a major international tournament offers a different kind of spotlight and, crucially, a clean slate.The rhythm of national team training, a new dressing room dynamic and the energy of a World Cup build-up should all act as a welcome distraction from what has often been a difficult year at Anfield.Ronald Koeman has now confirmed his final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, and Liverpool are well represented.
Virgil van Dijk will once again marshal the back line as captain and defensive leader, Cody Gakpo is included among the forward and Ryan Gravenberch has made the cut in midfield.There is, however, a notable Liverpool-related omission. Jeremie Frimpong has not been selected in Koeman’s final group, a decision that comes at the end of a challenging season disrupted by fitness issues and inconsistency.It is no doubt quite a surprise and will likely be a surprise to Frimpong too.The Netherlands will officially begin their World Cup build-up on Saturday, May 30, when players and staff assemble in Zeist to launch their pre-tournament camp.The first of two pre-tournament friendlies sees the Oranje take on Algeria at Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam on Wednesday, June 3, giving home supporters a last chance to see the team in action before they depart.After that, the squad will move to a pre-camp in New York, where they will face fellow World Cup participants Uzbekistan at Icahn Stadium on Wednesday, June 8.The following day, the Dutch delegation is scheduled to travel to their Team Base Camp in Kansas City, after which they will start their campaign in Group F alongside Japan, Sweden, and Tunisa.
Cody Gakpo Jeremie Frimpong Ryan Gravenberch Virgil van Dijk