Sudden departure… Van Dijk and the all-time top scorer lead the Dutch team in the World Cup.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has released a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

and:The draw for the World Cup drew the selection of the NetherlandsTogether with the teams of Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, knowing that the tournament will start on June 11.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong headline a Dutch national team squad that has seen Mills’ all-time top goalscorer Memphis Depay join Corinthians striker.

While the list saw the surprise departure of Liverpool star Jeremy Frimpong, who has not been able to feature consistently with the Reds this season, Matisse de Ligt was also ruled out due to injury.

The full list was as follows.

Goalkeepers: Bart Verbrugge (Brighton), Mark Flecken (Brentford), Robin Roofs (Sunderland).

Defense line: Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Joren Temper (Arsenal), Jean-Paul van Hecke (Brighton), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Mickey van de Ven (Tottenham), Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Gurrel Hato (Chelsea).

Midfielder.

Forward: Donnell Malin (Roma), Crescencio Summerville (West Ham), Brian Proby (Sunderland), Wut Fighorst (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noah Lang (Galta Sarai).