Netherlands squad for World Cup qualifiers against Poland & Lithuania; Virgil van Dijk called up

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :August 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Modified at :August 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM

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The Dutch are currently second in their qualifiers group.

On Friday, coach Ronald Koeman announced his 25-man roster for the Netherlands’ World Cup qualifying matches against Poland and Lithuania, giving Feyenoord captain Sem Steijn and Sunderland custodian Robin Roefs their first call-ups.

The Oranje are currently second in their Group G, with Finland ahead in the table with a point. These September games will be crucial for Koeman and Co. in their attempt to guarantee a spot in the competition next year.

Next Thursday, the Netherlands, who swept their first two Group G matches in June, will host Poland in Rotterdam. On Sunday, September 7, they will travel to Kaunas to play Lithuania.

Jurrien Timber, who sustained an injury in June, is back in the team, and Jerdy Schouten, the captain of PSV Eindhoven, is called up to replace Mats Wieffer, the injured midfielder.

Jeremie Frimpong Bayer Leverkusen - Bundesliga — Former Bayer Leverkusen player Jeremie Frimpong is dealing with a hamstring injury (Photo via DFL/Bundesliga)

Bart Verbruggen, their first-choice goalie, is also returning after missing the last two matches against Malta and Finland in the middle of the year.

Jeremie Frimpong, Liverpool’s recent acquisition, is out for a number of weeks due to a hamstring injury. He is not in the final squad list.

Netherlands announce squad for the September international break

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

Defenders: Nathan Ake (Bayer Leverkusen), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United), Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan), Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Jerdy Schouten (PSV Eindhoven), Sem Steijn, Quinten Timber (both Feyenoord)

Forwards: Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Napoli), Donyell Malen (Aston Villa), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Wout Weghorst (Ajax Amsterdam).

Who will Netherlands face in the September games?

They will play Poland and Lithuania in September.

Which group are the Oranje in?

They are in Group G.

Which teams are in their group?

Poland, Lithuania, Finland and Malta.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.