Premier League dominates Netherlands World Cup squad

BBC Sport Wednesday 27 May 2026, 13:41 UTC 1 min read

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Ronald Koeman's Netherlands squad for the 2026 World

Ronald Koeman's Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup is dominated by Premier League players, with 15 of the 26 selected coming from England's top flight.

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