The Netherlands at Euro 2024: squad, group, schedule, kits and odds to win

On 14 June, one of the main events in the world of national team football will kick off - in Germany, 24 national teams will begin their fight for the title of Europe's strongest nation at UEFA Euro 2024.

The Dailysports team tells you what you need to know about one of the participants in the tournament - the Dutch national team.

What is the Netherlands' highest achievement in the history of European Championships?

After making their debut at the European Championships in 1976, it took the Netherlands only two tournaments to win gold medals. It happened in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1988, thanks to the victory over the USSR national team in the final. In addition to gold, the Dutch have also finished third four times.

Who was included in the application of the Dutch national team for Euro 2024?

On 30 May, head coach of the Dutch national team Ronald Koeman announced the final bid for Euro 2024, which consists of 26 players.

• Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord Rotterdam), Mark Flekken (Brentford), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Defenders: Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Girona), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Internazionale), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord Rotterdam), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Stefan de Vrij (Internazionale)
• Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Jerdy Schouten (PSV Eindhoven), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven), Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)
• Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Atlético Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Wout Weghorst (TSG Hoffenheim).

Who is the head coach of the Netherlands national team?

The Netherlands players are managed by Ronald Koeman, who is legendary as a player and was part of the 1988 Euro winning team. As a coach he has worked with Everton, Benfica and Barcelona, among others.

This is not the first time he is working for the Dutch national team, having previously led it from 2018-2020. Back then, he won silverware in the inaugural Nations League.

How did the Netherlands qualify for Euro 2024?

The Netherlands faced France, Greece, Ireland and Gibraltar in the qualifying group, and it was against Didier Deschamps' team that the Dutch failed to pick up a single point, losing both meetings. These two defeats were the only ones in the qualifying cycle, all six other matches Koeman's side won.

What is the schedule of matches in the Netherlands' group at Euro 2024?

At the tournament in Germany, the Dutch will play with the familiar France, as well as Austria and Poland.

• 16.06 15:00 Poland - Netherlands (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg)
• 21.06 21:00 Netherlands - France (RB Arena, Leipzig)
• 25.06 18:00 Netherlands - Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin)

Time - CET

What kit will the Netherlands play in at Euro 2024?

The Dutch national team will be wearing the kit of Nike for the tournament in Germany, and this kit will be used both for the upcoming UEFA Nations League and for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The home jersey is in the classic orange colour, but the away kit has a dominant blue with multicoloured inserts.

What are the odds on the Netherlands national team at Euro 2024?

Bookmakers give the Netherlands a much lower chance of triumph than Germany or England. The odds on the Netherlands to win Euro 2024 are 16, but bookmakers are confident that the Dutch will come out of the group in second place. The odds for this outcome are 2.7.