Netherlands at the FIFA Women's World Cup

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The Netherlands has qualified three times for the FIFA Women's World Cup: In 2015, in 2019, and in 2023. They reached the 2nd round in 2015 and the final in 2019. [1]

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1991 World Cup

The Netherlands failed in the quarter-finals of qualification for UEFA Women's Euro 1991, which served as the qualifying tournament for the first women's World Cup in China. In the group stage, the Netherlands came first place with three wins and a draw against Ireland and Northern Ireland. In the quarter-finals they met Denmark in a two-legged tie. After a goalless draw in Denmark they lost the home game in Denekamp 0-1 after extra time.

1995 World Cup

As in 1991, UEFA designated the UEFA Women's Euro 1995 the qualifying tournament for that year's World Cup. The Netherlands failed to qualify in the group stage of qualification. This time Iceland, against which both games were lost, and Greece, against which both games were won, were the group opponents. As second in the group, they failed to reach the quarter-finals and the World Cup.

1999 World Cup

For the third World Cup, UEFA started its own qualification process. The Netherlands in the group stage encountered world champion Norway, European champion Germany, and England. In their home games, the Netherlands won 1–0 against Germany and 2–1 against England, and reached a goalless draw against Norway, but lost all three away games and placed third ahead of England.

2003 World Cup

For the 2003 World Cup, the Netherlands faced Germany and England again in qualification, as well as Portugal for the first time. The Netherlands started with a 0–0 draw in England, but then lost four games before they won against Portugal in the final game, resulting in third place overall. Germany, who won all the matches, this time qualified directly for the World Cup, which they ended up winning.

2007 World Cup

England and France were the opponents in qualification for the 2007 World Cup, which was held for the second time in China. As other group opponents, the Netherlands faced Austria and Hungary for the first time. The Netherlands started with two 1-0 victories in France and Austria, but then lost 1–0 to England. After a 5–0 in Hungary, they also lost the next home game, this time with 0–2 against France. This was followed by three games that ended 4-0: In England with four goals for England, as well as in the two home games with four goals for the Netherlands against Austria and Hungary.

2011 World Cup

In March 2010, Roger Reijners took over as the national team coach from Vera Pauw, who had coached the Netherlands since 2004, and was fired over differences with the association's leadership. At the draw for qualification they were tied with Norway again. Other opponents were Belarus, Slovakia, and Macedonia. The Netherlands started with a 0–3 loss in Norway. They followed up with the 13–1 against Macedonia, one of their two highest international wins, and a 1–1 against Belarus. All subsequent matches were won, except for the home game against Norway, which ended in a 2–2 draw. In the end the Netherlands placed second behind Norway, which won in the play-off round of the group winners against Ukraine.

2015 World Cup

Starting positions in the first World Cup match of the Netherlands NZL-NED-2015-06-06.svg
Starting positions in the first World Cup match of the Netherlands

The Netherlands qualified for the 2015 World Cup. At the qualification draw for the World Cup in Canada, they were again matched with Norway. Other group opponents were Belgium, whom they beat in the first game 4–0, Portugal, Greece, and Albania. After a 0–7 win in Portugal, they lost out on direct qualification in the home games against Norway and Belgium losing 1-2 and drawing 1-1. However, on the final day of qualifying, the Netherlands were able to secure their participation in the playoff games of the runners-up by winning in Norway. In the playoffs they qualified for the first time with two wins against Scotland and, after a 1–1 home game a 2–1 victory in Italy. Both goals were scored by 18-year-old Vivianne Miedema, who became topscorer in the UEFA qualification with 16 goals.

In the draw for the groups, the Netherlands were not placed and were assigned to Group A with hosts Canada

In the second round they were eliminated by Japan. [2]

Group A

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (H)312021+15Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 31113304
3Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 31112204
4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 302123−12
Source: FIFA
(H) Hosts
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg 0–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
  • Martens Soccerball shade.svg33'
Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Attendance: 53,058 [3]
Referee: Quetzalli Alvarado (Mexico)
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1–0 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Attendance: 35,544 [4]
Referee: Yeimy Martínez (Colombia)
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Report
Olympic Stadium, Montreal
Attendance: 45,420 [5]
Referee: Ri Hyang-ok (North Korea)

Round of 16

Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
BC Place, Vancouver
Attendance: 28,717 [6]
Referee: Lucila Venegas (Mexico)

2019 World Cup

Vivianne Miedema, top scorer in World Cup qualification Vivianne Miedema 2014 (cropped).jpg
Vivianne Miedema, top scorer in World Cup qualification
Start positions in the final USA-NED (women) 2019-07-07.svg
Start positions in the final

In July 2017, the Netherlands won the UEFA Women's Euro's. In the World Cup qualification starting in September 2017 they were one of the group favorites, as they were Norway's supposedly strongest opponents.[ citation needed ] They won the first qualifier against Norway with 1–0, won against Slovakia with 5–0, and drew against Ireland with 0–0. Despite victories in the other games, a 1–2 defeat in Norway on the final day ensured they only finished second in the group and Norway qualified as group winners directly for the 2019 World Cup. As the best runner-up however, the Netherlands qualified for the playoffs of the four best runners-up. In the semi-final against Denmark, the Netherlands were victorious with two wins (2-0 and 2–1). In the playoff final, they met Switzerland. In the first leg, they won with 3–0. In the second leg, Anouk Dekker was sent off with a red card, and the result was a draw, making the Netherlands qualify for the second time for a World Cup.

In France, like in 2015, the Netherlands met Canada and New Zealand in the group stage as well as Cameroon. [7] With three wins, the Netherlands qualified for the knockout stages. Again like in 2015, Japan was the opponent in the first knock-out round. [8] With two goals from Lieke Martens, the Netherlands reached the quarter-final against Italy. The Netherlands won 2–0, with Miedema scoring her third World Cup goal. With this, the Netherlands also qualified for the Olympic Games 2020 for the first time. In the semi-final, after 90 goalless minutes, Jackie Groenen scored the only goal of the match in extra time. [9] The Netherlands reached the final, where they lost to defending champions United States with 0–2. [10]

Group E

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 330062+49Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 320142+26
3Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 310235−23
4Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 300315−40
Source: FIFA
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg 0–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
Stade Océane, Le Havre
Attendance: 10,654 [11]
Referee: Edina Alves Batista (Brazil)
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 3–1 Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
Report
Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes
Attendance: 22,423 [12]
Referee: Casey Reibelt (Australia)
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Report
Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims
Attendance: 19,277 [13]
Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (France)

Round of 16

Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2–1 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Report
Roazhon Park, Rennes
Attendance: 21,076 [14]
Referee: Melissa Borjas (Honduras)

Quarter-finals

Italy  Flag of Italy.svg 0–2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes
Attendance: 22,600 [15]
Referee: Claudia Umpiérrez (Uruguay)

Semi-finals

Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1–0 (a.e.t.)Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Report
Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu
Attendance: 48,452 [16]
Referee: Marie-Soleil Beaudoin (Canada)

Final

United States  Flag of the United States.svg 2–0 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu
Attendance: 57,900 [17]
Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (France)

2023 World Cup

Group E

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 321091+87Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of the United States.svg  United States 312041+35
3Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 311121+14
4Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 3003012−120
Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1–0 Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Van der Gragt Soccerball shade.svg13' Report
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Attendance: 11,991
Referee: Kateryna Monzul (Ukraine)
United States  Flag of the United States.svg 1–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Horan Soccerball shade.svg62' Report Roord Soccerball shade.svg17'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 27,312
Referee: Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan)
Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svg 0–7 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Attendance: 8,215
Referee: Ivana Martinčić (Croatia)

Round of 16

Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2–0 Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Report
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Attendance: 40,233
Referee: Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan)

Quarter-finals

Spain  Flag of Spain.svg 2–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Report Van der Gragt Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 32,021
Referee: Stéphanie Frappart (France)

FIFA World Cup record

Netherlands's FIFA World Cup record
Host nation
and year		ResultPosPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Did not qualify
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995
Flag of the United States.svg 1999
Flag of the United States.svg 2003
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007
Flag of Germany.svg 2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Round of 1613th411234
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 2019 Runners-up2nd7601115
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Quarter-finals7th5311123
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determined
Total3/102nd1610242612
* Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Head-to-head record

Goalscorers

PlayerGoals 2015 2019 2023
Jill Roord 514
Lieke Martens 4121
Vivianne Miedema 33
Stefanie van der Gragt 312
Esmee Brugts 22
Kirsten van de Ven 22
Lineth Beerensteyn 211
Dominique Bloodworth 11
Jackie Groenen 11
Anouk Dekker 11
Katja Snoeijs 11
Daniëlle van de Donk 11
Total2631112

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