2010 Fifa World Cup Teams
Netherlands
The Dutch team's glory days were back in the 1970s when legend Johan Cruyff dazzled the world with his ball skills. They were back to back finalists in '74 and '78 and were unfortunate to come away without the cup, especially in '74.
Italia 90 could have been theirs with a squad packed with World class players but they never managed to get past the second round. 2002 was a disaster as they couldn't even make the finals, finishing third in their qualifying group. 2006 showed some promise with them battling their way out of the Group of Death but they only got as far as the 2nd round.
The Netherlands dominated their qualification group with eight wins beating the other teams in that group by 14 clear points. With a list of class international players like Robin van Persie, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Dirk Kuyt they have proven difficult opposition.
So South Africa 2010 sees the Netherlands with a solid squad, a manager with nearly 20 years of playing experience, and a desire to re-establish themselves as a dominant force in World football. Group E isn't one of the toughest groups but be a good enough challenge to propel them to the level everyone expects of them. [Latest Netherlands Squad News]
Coach
Bert van Marwijk
2010 World Cup
Group E playing
Denmark
Japan
Cameroon
Previous World Cups
Appearances: 8 times
Finalists: 1974, 1978
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Latest Netherlands 2010 World Cup News
- France stunned as forwards thrive
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:35:00 GMT
<p>Belarus won 1-0 in France as Portugal were held 4-4 by visiting Cyprus, while Italy's Antonio Cassano, Fernando Torres of Spain and England talisman Wayne Rooney inspired victories.</p> - Coutinho: I'm not the new Ronaldinho
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:11:00 GMT
<p>Inter Milan teenager Philippe Coutinho has played down comparisons to Ronaldinho, said Wesley Sneijder deserves this year's FIFA Ballon D?Or and tipped Robinho to prove a great signing for AC Milan.</p> - Huntelaar relishing Raul partnership
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:58:00 GMT
<p>Klaas-Jan Huntelaar believes he and Schalke team-mate Raul can form the most lethal strike partnership in the Bundesliga. The Dutchman has also revealed his desire to score in the <em>Revierderby</em>.</p> - Qualifiers commence for EURO contenders
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:17:00 GMT
<p>Tomorrow witnesses the return to qualifying action of Europe's national teams, with holders Spain among the teams setting out on the road to UEFA EURO 2012.</p> - Van Bommel named Oranje captain
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:03:00 GMT
<p>Bert van Marwijk has named his son-in-law Mark van Bommel as the new Netherlands captain with the Bayern Munich man succeeding Giovanni van Bronckhorst.</p> - Van der Vaart happy to earn his Spurs
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:38:00 GMT
<p>Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart is in as much of a daze as Tottenham Hotspur fans after his whirlwind move to London on a four-year deal from Real Madrid was given the go-ahead by the Premier League.</p>
