Netherlands Women's Team profile: key players, full squad list, coach for 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

May 9, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: TV Schedules, Netherlands, FIFA Women's World Cup

The Netherlands Women's national football team won their first major title in 2017 and will be hoping to add a second at France 2019.

What is the Netherlands' history in the FIFA Women's World Cup?

The Netherlands only made their FIFA Women's World Cup debut in 2015. After six failed attempts to qualify, the European nation made their first appearance in Canada but only made it to the round of 16. This means they have won only one game in this tournament but will be keen on a better run this time around.

What is the Netherlands' group at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup?

The Dutch are in Group E. For more information and analysis on XXXX's Last 16 qualification chances, check out Group E: Canada, Cameroon, New Zealand, Netherlands - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup teams.

What is the Netherlands' full squad list for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup?

Goalkeepers: Loes Geurts, Lize Kop, Sari van Veenendaal

Defenders: Dominique Bloodworth, Anouk Dekker, Danique Kerkdijk, Stefanie van der Gragt, Liza van der Most, Merel van Dongen, Kika van Es, Desiree van Lunteren

Midfielders: Jackie Groenen, Inessa Kaagman, Victoria Pelova, Jill Roord, Sherida Spitse, Daniëlle van de Donk

Forwards: Lineth Beerensteyn, Ellen Jansen, Renate Jansen, Lieke Martens, Vivianne Miedema, Shanice van de Sanden

Who are the key players to watch for the Netherlands at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup?

Lieke Martens is expected to light the stage after impressing at the UEFA Women's Euro 2017. The Barcelona dribbler was named the Best FIFA Women's Player of 2017 after her exploits on the international stage.

Vivianne Miedema is another player who will be closely watched. After an amazing 2018/19 season with Arsenal which saw her named the PFA Women's Player of the Year, scoring 22 goals and providing 10 assists in 19 apps, the attacker should continue her lethal form at France 2019.

Who is the Netherlands' coach?

Sarina Wiegman is the lady in charge of the national team. She has helped the Oranje reach new heights, leading them to their first ever major trophy -- the UEFA Women's Euro. She was thus named The Best FIFA Women's Coach 2017.

How can I watch the Netherlands' 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup matches?

Netherlands will face the New Zealand, Cameroon, and Canada in their group stage matches, and here's how you can see them in action from wherever you are based: