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Netherlands names 2026 World Cup squad: These are the 26 players chosen by Ronald Koeman

Andy Hall — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:34:22 GMT

Almost all of the 48 nations who will be taking part in this summer’s World Cup have confirmed their squad lists. Just a handful have yet to do so (including Canada, with Jesse Marsch due to unveil his roster on Friday).

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The Netherlands World Cup 2026 roster

Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion), Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland)

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Internazionale), Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Quinten Timber (Marseille), Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion), Guus Til (PSV), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham)

Forwards: Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Wout Weghorst (Ajax), Donyell Malen (Roma), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Galatasaray), Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth).

Netherlands 2-1 Norway summary: score, goals, highlights | International friendly

AS USA — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:10:57 GMT

Van Dijk and Reijnders are on target as the Netherlands see off Erling Haaland-less Norway in Amsterdam.

Netherlands probable lineup and starting pitcher against Israel at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Joseph McMahon — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:47:49 GMT

Team Netherlands is hands down the best team in Europe and with a coaching staff that includes legends like Andruw Jones, they bring a wealth of experience to the table. Team Netherlands’ pitching is some of the best you are likely to see in the WBC and they are making a concerted effort to reach the final this year. Punching their way out of Pool D was always going to be a challenge and they couldn’t get past the Dominican Republic or Venezuela.

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The 79-year-old retiree who works as a consultant to supplement his $50 per month pension: “I enjoy doing it”

Miguel Varela,Andy Hall — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:14:53 GMT

At 79 years old—an age when most people have been retired for well over a decade—Dick den Boer still gets up every morning to answer calls, check orders, and visit customers. He lives in a senior housing complex in Schiedam, in the Netherlands, and receives a monthly pension of just 45 euros (about $50). That’s one reason he keeps working. The other? He genuinely loves what he does. “I enjoy it,” he told the Dutch outlet Rijnmond.

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Another call to boycott the 2026 World Cup over Trump

Luis Guillermo Vázquez,David Nelson — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:46:23 GMT

With less than five months to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, calls to boycott the tournament continue to grow, driven by geopolitical developments under Donald Trump’s administration, particularly restrictions affecting immigrants from several countries.

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A child picks up what he thought was a stone from the beach and it starts to smoke: “Burn marks were all over the terrace”

Almudena García Felipe — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:20:46 GMT

What seemed like an innocent discovery on the beach nearly ended in tragedy at a restaurant in the town of Nieuwvliet-Bad, in the Netherlands.

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They open an old scrap metal container hidden for 27 years and stumble upon a treasure trove of 1970s cars

Marta Tejedor,Andy Hall — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:52:36 GMT

Stefan, a Dutch content creator and classic‑car enthusiast, stumbled onto something he never expected. He received a tip about a rusted shipping container abandoned on a farm in the Netherlands, and his curiosity pushed him to check it out.

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When is St. Nicholas Day and where and why is it celebrated?

Gidget Alikpala — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:36:46 GMT

Santa Claus is one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas. The modern day red-and-white-clad character is said to be based on St. Nicholas, who was known for his generosity.

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Could floating homes be the solution to massive flooding and climate change? They think so in the Netherlands

Calum Roche — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:50:59 GMT

Given that the Dutch landscape is used to fighting water, one question that seems to have grown in popularity over the years is: what if we moved with it instead? In the appropriately named low-lying Netherlands – where around two-thirds of it would flood without dikes – engineers and architects are building homes that don’t battle against rising water, but on it.

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Several panels depicting black soldiers removed from a World War II cemetery in the Netherlands: fears that this is part of Trump’s campaign to rewrite history

Greg Heilman — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:52:31 GMT

Dutch officials have raised “serious concerns” after learning that two commemorative panels about the contribution of World War II Black American soldiers and the segregation that they faced in the visitor center of the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten had been replaced.

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Cyclist heaven: This 900-mile cycle route in Europe - map and tips for beautiful bicycle touring

William Allen — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:21:17 GMT

On a largely car-free cycling route covering nearly 1,000 miles along the River Rhine, tourists on two wheels can visit six countries and a raft of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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No dye allowed: the redhead-only European festival that draws thousands every year

Greg Heilman — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:13:46 GMT

Red hair is the rarest natural hair color in the world with less than 2% of the global population possessing such locks. Being so unique, this hair color can draw attention as it can truly stand out in a crowd. Sometimes it can even lead to those who possess it to be bullied.

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$25,000 down the drain: The city hall of this city admits to accidentally throwing away Andy Warhol artworks

Andy Hall — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:34:04 GMT

A handful of artworks, including a limited edition silkscreen by Andy Warhol, went missing last year in the Netherlands and are now believed to have “most likely ended up in the trash alongside bulky waste.” The incident occurred during an administrative reorganization and renovation of a town hall in the southern part of the country, and recovery of the pieces is not expected.

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The European Union’s $700 billion plan to ramp up defense spending: This is “Readiness 2030”

Andy Hall — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:01:51 GMT

Donald Trump believes that the United States, as NATO’s main net contributors, have been carrying the burden of safeguarding peace in Europe for too long. While all 32 member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have to contribute financially, some put more into the pot more than others, the US president argues and that needs to be addressed.

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NATO members with the least defense expenditure as a share of GDP in 2024

Croatia (1.81%)
Portugal (1.55%)
Italy (1.49%)
Canada (1.37%)
Belgium (1.3%)
Luxembourg (1.29%)
Slovenia (1.29%)
Spain (1.28%)

First person from “Year 0” unearthed in an extraordinary grave and stumble upon a mysterious word

Andy Hall,Diario AS Participación — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:07:38 GMT

A team of Dutch archaeologists has uncovered a Roman tomb dating back to the Year 0 in the Dutch city of Heerlen. Alongside the remains, they found various artifacts, including bowls, plates, and even a bronze strigil—a tool used by Romans for skin scraping.

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The curious story of the woman who married a hologram

Arianna Villaescusa,Agencias,Greg Heilman — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:50:16 GMT

The Spanish artist Alicia Framis and AILex, a hologram, have married in the Netherlands. This marriage has been the first time that a woman has married a technological being, who has the voice of her ex-boyfriend, writes poems for her, listens to her complaints and discusses her concerns.

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USA vs Netherlands: How to watch 2024 WBSC Premier12 on TV and online, time, location, etc

Andy Restrepo — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 16:17:53 GMT

Team USA comes into this game with a strong roster managed by Mike Scioscia. The team features great players including Carson Williams, Matt Shaw, Justin Crawford, and the ageless Rich Hill. The USA team has shown solid form in their recent games, aiming to build on their previous performances in the Premier12, where they finished as runners-up in 2015 and fourth in 2019.

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What happened in Sargeant’s accident?

Jesús Balseiro,Svetozar Pavlović — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:03:59 GMT

During the third and final practice session of the Dutch GP, there was a major accident involving Logan Sargeant. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed, but the Williams FW46 caught fire after Sargeant lost control of the car and crashed into the side protections of the track. The incident occurred when Sargeant’s car skidded onto the grass at the exit of turn three.

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Who is Xavi Simons, the player from the Netherlands who was earning a million euros at age 16

Iván Cordovilla,David Nelson — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:43:16 GMT

Xavi Simons (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 2003) is already one of the most high-profile global soccer players. If anyone was in any doubt, check out his brutal, thumped shot after just seven minutes of Wednesday’s Euro 2024, where he put the Netherlands into the lead against England.

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Cody Gakpo: Liverpool's Dutch star targeting England and Euro 24 top scorer

Pablo Caycedo — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:02:34 GMT

Some players are more renowned for their national team performances than their club ones, and Cody Gakpo seems to fit this mold. The Liverpool player has been crucial in coach Ronald Koeman’s attacking strategies during the Euros, and the Netherlands can boast of having one of the tournament’s figures and top scorers ahead of the semifinal match against England on Wednesday, July 10.

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Why did police arrest Nicki Minaj in Amsterdam?

Corina González,Gidget Alikpala — Sun, 26 May 2024 07:16:44 GMT

Amsterdam authorities arrested Nicki Minaj when she arrived in the Netherlands. Through an Instagram Live, the rapper shared the events as they unfolded. In the live video an official can be heard saying they wanted to arrest her for supposedly “carrying drugs,” an allegation which she denied.

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Who is Joost Klein, the Netherlands’ representative at Eurovision 2024? Why was he disqualified?

Roddy Cons — Sat, 11 May 2024 19:15:41 GMT

There will be only 25 performers at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden instead of the planned 26 after Dutch representative Joost Klein was disqualified only a few hours before the grand final (which begins at 3pm ET and 12pm ET on Saturday 11 May).

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Eurovision 2024 results: Nemo from Switzerland is the winner | Voting, winning song and how did Israel do?

Maite Knorr-Evans — Sun, 12 May 2024 05:32:49 GMT

NEMO IS BEING CROWNED THE EUROVISON 2024 CHAMPION. Follow along for the reactions on the results.

When is St. Nicholas Day and where and why is it celebrated?

Gidget Alikpala — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:53:17 GMT

Santa Claus is one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas. The modern day red-and-white-clad character is said to be based on St. Nicholas, who was known for his generosity.

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VIDEO: The Amazon office in the Netherlands that used to be a jail

Jennifer Bubel — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:51:24 GMT

The irony of AWS having an office space in a former prison with panopticon style is not lost on us. Take a tour of the space in this video from an employee.