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    Netherlands announces the official squad for 2022 World Cup Qatar

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    Netherlands announces the official squad for 2022 World Cup Qatar
    Netherlands announces the official squad for 2022 World Cup Qatar

    The Netherlands has unveiled their 26-man squad for the World Cup tournament in Qatar as one of the dark horses for this tournament, and they will be aiming for a great campaign.

    The Dutch Coach Louis van Gaal announced his squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on the 11th of November 2022.

    After being denied entry to the 2018 World Cup. The Netherlands reconstructed and showed spirit and a desire to make the 2022 World Cup. They are also one of the underdogs in the World Cup.

    Louis van Gaal, who has been re-appointed as head coach of the Netherlands, will be convinced that his team will perform effectively during the World Cup.

    After participating in three finals and failing to win each time, the Netherlands has yet to claim a World Cup title. This time, Van Gaal has a lot of tools at his disposal, and the World Cup can be where they showcase the potential of their youth group.

    Dutch Coach Louis van Gaal
    Dutch Coach Louis van Gaal

    The Netherlands does have a group of promising prospects that may impact a game, even though their team may not be as powerful as France, Germany, or Spain’s.

    The Dutch have played brilliantly in recent games, winning their last three Nations League games against major powers. Additionally, Louis van Gaal, who managed the Netherlands to the World Cup semifinals in Brazil in 2014, will be in charge of his second World Cup in that position.

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    The Netherlands are in Group A with Senegal, Ecuador, and Qatar. Their first encounter will be against Senegal on November 21. And they are anticipated to win the group stage with this potent lineup.

    Netherlands 26-man squad ahead of the World Cup.

    Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord), Remko Pasveer (Ajax), Andries Noppert (sc Heerenveen)

    Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Ajax), Jurriën Timber (Ajax) Denzel Dumfries (Internazionale), Stefan de Vrij (Internazionale), Mathijs de Ligt (Bayern München), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen).

    Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona), Steven Berghuis (Ajax), Davy Klaassen (Ajax), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta Bergamo), Cody Gakpo (PSV), Marten de Roon (Atalanta Bergamo), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax), Xavi Simons (PSV).

    Forwards: Memphis Depay (FC Barcelona), Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Vincent Janssen (Royal Antwerp FC), Luuk de Jong (PSV), Noa Lang (Club Brugge), Wout Weghorst (Beşiktaş JK)