Netherlands women's national football team

The Netherlands women's national football team (Dutch: Nederlands vrouwenvoetbalelftal) represents the Netherlands in international women's football, and is directed by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), which is a member of UEFA and FIFA.

Netherlands
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Oranje (Orange)
Leeuwinnen (Lionesses)[1]
AssociationRoyal Dutch Football Association
(Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond)
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachArjan Veurink
CaptainDominique Janssen
Most capsSherida Spitse (248)
Top scorerVivianne Miedema (104)
FIFA codeNED
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 10 Steady (16 June 2026)[2]
Highest3[2] (July – December 2019; April 2021)
Lowest20[2] (June – September 2008)
First international
(unofficial)
 West Germany 2–1 Netherlands 
(Essen, Germany; 23 September 1956)[3][4]
(FIFA recognised)
 France 4–0 Netherlands 
(Hazebrouck, France; 17 April 1971)[5]
Biggest win
 Netherlands 15–0 Indonesia 
(Doetinchem, Netherlands; 25 October 2024)
Biggest defeat
 Sweden 7–0 Netherlands 
(Borås, Sweden; 26 September 1981)
World Cup
Appearances3 (first in 2015)
Best resultRunners-up (2019)
Olympic Games
Appearances1 (first in 2020)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2020)
European Championship
Appearances5 (first in 2009)
Best resultChampions (2017)
Nations League Finals
Appearances1 (first in 2024)
Best resultFourth place (2024)
Netherlands women's national football team in May 2014

In 1971, the team played the first women's international football match recognised by FIFA against France.[6] They played at the final tournament of the UEFA Women's Championship four times and were champions in 2017 as hosts. They qualified for the World Cup three times, reaching the final of the 2019 edition of the World Cup, losing 2–0 against the United States. The result of the 2019 World Cup meant that the Netherlands team qualified for 2020 Olympics where they lost in the quarter-finals.

The Netherlands was one of numerous countries where women's football was banned for a long time, and received scepticism afterwards. The team grew in popularity during and after their surprise victory on home soil at the 2017 Euros.

The nicknames for the team are the Oranje (Orange) and the Leeuwinnen (Lionesses).[1] The Dutch women's team's logo features a lioness, making it different from the men's team's logo, which sports a male lion. The team plays in bright orange, the historic national colour of the Netherlands. Arjan Veurink became the head coach of the team since the conclusion of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.

History

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On 17 April 1971, the Dutch team played the first women's international football match recognized by FIFA against France.[6] The match took place in Hazebrouck, France and resulted in a 4–0 defeat for the Netherlands, with Jocelyne Ratignier and Marie-Claire Caron-Harant scoring for France.[7]

In 1980s and 1990s, the team failed to qualify for the final tournaments of UEFA Championship and later the FIFA World Cup.[7] The Royal Dutch Football Association began major investments into women's football in the 2000s, culminating in the establishment of the women's Eredivisie in 2007 (which merged with the Belgian league for two seasons starting in 2012).[8][9] This resulted in the team qualifying for a major tournament for the first time at the UEFA Women's Euro 2009. They finished in third place, together with Norway, behind second placed England and winners Germany (first place).[10] The team again qualified for the UEFA Women's Euro 2013, but did not advance after the group stage.[11]

The team qualified for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and reached thirteenth place, losing their first match in the knockout stage to Japan.[12]

In 2017, the Netherlands won their first major women's trophy, ending Germany's seemingly unbeatable reign over the UEFA Women's Championship and winning the tournament on home soil, beating Denmark 4–2 in the final.[13] The successful campaign in which the Oranje managed to win all of their matches highly contributed to the popularity of women's football in the Netherlands.[14]

In 2018, the Netherlands finished second in their UEFA Qualifying group behind Norway. Therefore, they had to go through the UEFA play-off to qualify for the 2019 World Cup. Switzerland, Belgium, and Denmark were the other teams in the play-off.[15] The Netherlands beat Denmark 4–1 on aggregate in the play-off semi-finals and repeated that result against Switzerland over two legs in the play-off final to qualify.[16] In the 2019 World Cup, the Netherlands had another strong performance, reaching the final before losing 2–0 to the United States.

They qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics thanks to their position at the 2019 World Cup where they finished among the three best European teams. The Netherlands passed the 1st round at their first Olympic participation, finishing at the top of their group thanks to two large victories (10–3 against Zambia and 8–2 against China) and a draw (3–3 against Brazil), displaying an attractive offensive game but a certain defensive frailty, conceding 8 goals in the group stage. However, their journey ended in the quarter-finals against the United States, an opponent who had already played the role of tormentor of the Oranje in the final of the World Cup two years earlier, losing in penalty kicks (2–2, 2 pts to 4). Lieke Martens missed a decisive penalty in the 81st minute of the game when the score was tied 2–2.

Coach Sarina Wiegman left the team after the Olympics and was replaced by Englishman Mark Parsons. The Netherlands reached UEFA Women's Euro 2022 in England with a perfect record of ten victories in qualification. In England, the Netherlands passed the group stage thanks to victories over Switzerland and Portugal. A draw against Sweden however meant the team had to face France in the quarterfinals. Although they only lost in extra time, they were thoroughly outplayed, and it was decided to part ways with Parsons.

Andries Jonker took over coaching responsibilities and was immediately faced with a must-win game against Iceland to avoid the play-offs for the 2023 World Cup. In a tense game, Esmee Brugts scored the desperately needed goal only in stoppage time and the Netherlands qualified for their third World Cup.

At the 2023 World Cup, Netherlands were in Group E along with the U.S., Portugal, and Vietnam.[17] It started with a 1–0 win over Portugal, followed this with a 1–1 draw with the U.S., and finished with a 7–0 victory over Vietnam to top the group. After defeating South Africa in the first knockout match, the team lost to eventual champion Spain in the quarter-finals after extra time.[18]

In April 2025, the KNVB announced that Arjan Veurink will succeed Jonker as coach after the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament.[19][20] Jonker's final team performed poorly, losing to England and France and failing to advance from its group.[21]

Team image

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Nicknames

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The Netherlands women's national football team is known or nicknamed as both the "Leeuwinnen" (Lionesses) and "Oranje" (Orange).

Results and fixtures

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The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.[22]

Legend

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2025

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28 October Friendly Netherlands  1–0  Canada Nijmegen
20:45 Wilms 28' Stadium: Goffertstadion
2 December Friendly Netherlands  5–0  South Korea Waalwijk, Netherlands
20:45
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2026

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9 October 2026 (2026-10-09) World Cup play-offs Hungary  0–8  Netherlands Felcsút, Hungary
20:00 Report (FIFA)
Report (UEFA)
Stadium: Pancho Aréna
Attendance: 756
Referee: Olga Blotskaya (Belarus)

Coaching staff

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Current coaching staff

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As of 1 August 2025[23]
Position Name
Head coach Netherlands Arjan Veurink
Assistant coach Netherlands Roos Kwakkenbos
Netherlands Martijn Reuser
Goalkeeping coach Netherlands Eline Sol

Head coaches

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PeriodCoachNotesRef(s)
1972–1973Siem Plooyer[24]
1973–1974Bert Wouterse[24]
1974–1975Ger Blok[24]
1975–1977Ron Groenewoud[24]
1977–1978Ruud de Groot[24]
1979–1987Bert van Lingen[24]
1987Nick Labohm1 match (3–1 defeat to West Germany on 1 April 1987)[24]
1987Dick Advocaat1 match (0–0 against Norway on 23 May 1987)[24]
1987–1989Piet Buter[24]
1989–1992Bert van Lingensecond spell as coach (first spell from 1979 to 1987)[24][25]
1992–1995Jan Derks [nl][24][25]
1995–2001Ruud Dokter[24][25]
2001Andries Jonkerinterim coach[24][25]
2001–2004Frans de Kat[24][25]
2004Remy Reynierseinterim coach[24][25]
2004–2010Vera Pauw[24][25][26][27]
2010Ed Engelkesinterim coach[24][25]
2010–2015Roger Reijners[24][25][28][27]
2015Sarina Wiegmaninterim coach[29]
2015–2016Arjan van der Laan[29]
2016–2017Sarina Wiegmansecond spell as interim coach (first spell in 2015)[30]
2017–2021permanent coach
2021–2022England Mark Parsons [31]
2022–2025Andries Jonkersecond spell as coach (first spell as interim in 2001) [32]
2025–presentArjan Veurink [23]

Coaches' records

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# Name Period Matches
1 Netherlands Sarina Wiegman1 2015–2021 86
2 Netherlands Vera Pauw 2004–2010 73
3 Netherlands Roger Reijners 2010–2015 71
4 Netherlands Ruud Dokter 1995–2000 64
5 Netherlands Bert van Lingen 1979–1986, 1989–1991 46
6 Netherlands Andries Jonker 2001, 2022–2025 43
7 Netherlands Frans de Kat 2001–2004 27
8 Netherlands Jan Derks [nl] 1991–1994 19
9 England Mark Parsons 2021–2022 18
10 Netherlands Arjan van der Laan 2015–2016 16
11 Netherlands Piet Buter 1987–1989 15
12 Netherlands Ruud de Groot 1977–1978 8
As of 13 August 2023
1.^ Includes 70 matches main coach (period 2017–2021), 1 match against Belarus – 8:0 as Interim coach (17.09.2015), 15 matches assistant coach (29.11.2015 – first match and 29.11.2016 – last match). Onsoranje.nl includes 8 matches from 15, coached Sarina by main coach instead assistant, Therefore, it turns out 79 (70+1+8). Main coach – 70 matches + 1 match in 2015.

Players

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Current squad

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The following 24 players were called up for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification play-off matches against Hungary on 9 and 13 October 2026.[33]

Caps and goals correct as of 13 October 2026, after the match against Hungary.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Lize Kop (1998-03-17) 17 March 1998 (age 28) 25 0 The Football Association Tottenham Hotspur
16 1GK Daniëlle de Jong (2002-10-11) 11 October 2002 (age 24) 1 0 Italian Football Federation Juventus
23 1GK Femke Liefting (2005-01-02) 2 January 2005 (age 21) 0 0 Royal Dutch Football Association Ajax
1GK Regina van Eijk (2002-03-09) 9 March 2002 (age 24) 0 0 German Football Association Bayern Munich

2 2DF Lynn Wilms (2000-10-03) 3 October 2000 (age 26) 66 3 The Football Association Aston Villa
3 2DF Caitlin Dijkstra (1999-01-30) 30 January 1999 (age 27) 36 1 The Football Association Tottenham Hotspur
4 2DF Veerle Buurman (2006-04-21) 21 April 2006 (age 20) 20 2 The Football Association Chelsea
5 2DF Marisa Olislagers (2000-09-09) 9 September 2000 (age 26) 20 0 The Football Association Brighton & Hove Albion
13 2DF Janou Levels (2000-10-30) 30 October 2000 (age 25) 7 0 Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
18 2DF Kerstin Casparij (2000-08-19) 19 August 2000 (age 26) 55 0 The Football Association Manchester City
20 2DF Dominique Janssen (captain) (1995-01-17) 17 January 1995 (age 31) 138 7 The Football Association Manchester United
22 2DF Isa Kardinaal (2005-05-31) 31 May 2005 (age 21) 1 0 The Football Association London City Lionesses

6 3MF Jill Roord (1997-04-22) 22 April 1997 (age 29) 117 31 Royal Dutch Football Association Twente
8 3MF Wieke Kaptein (third captain) (2005-08-29) 29 August 2005 (age 21) 35 4 The Football Association Chelsea
10 3MF Daniëlle van de Donk (1991-08-05) 5 August 1991 (age 35) 176 38 The Football Association London City Lionesses
15 3MF Ella Peddemors (2002-08-06) 6 August 2002 (age 24) 8 1 German Football Association VfL Wolfsburg
17 3MF Victoria Pelova (1999-06-03) 3 June 1999 (age 27) 73 10 The Football Association Tottenham Hotspur
21 3MF Damaris Egurrola (1999-08-26) 26 August 1999 (age 27) 55 9 French Football Federation Lyon

7 4FW Lineth Beerensteyn (vice-captain) (1996-10-11) 11 October 1996 (age 30) 127 45 Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
9 4FW Liz Rijsbergen (2002-02-14) 14 February 2002 (age 24) 2 1 Royal Dutch Football Association PSV
11 4FW Esmee Brugts (2003-07-28) 28 July 2003 (age 23) 59 14 Royal Spanish Football Federation Barcelona
12 4FW Chasity Grant (2001-04-19) 19 April 2001 (age 25) 26 2 The Football Association Aston Villa
14 4FW Lotte Keukelaar (2005-09-25) 25 September 2005 (age 21) 9 2 Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Madrid
19 4FW Sophie Proost (2007-03-11) 11 March 2007 (age 19) 0 0 German Football Association Bayern Munich

Recent call-ups

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The following players have also been called up to the squad in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Daphne van Domselaar (2000-03-06) 6 March 2000 (age 26) 39 0 England Arsenal v.  France, 18 April 2026

DF Ilse van der Zanden (1995-07-25) 25 July 1995 (age 31) 5 0 Italy Fiorentina v.  Poland, 9 June 2026
DF Renee van Asten (2006-10-07) 7 October 2006 (age 20) 3 1 Spain Barcelona v.  Poland, 9 June 2026
DF Linde Veefkind (2001-08-25) 25 August 2001 (age 25) 0 0 Germany RB Leipzig v.  France, 18 April 2026
DF Lieske Carleer (2001-04-16) 16 April 2001 (age 25) 2 0 Germany VfL Wolfsburg v.  Republic of Ireland, 7 March 2026 INJ

MF Jackie Groenen (1994-12-17) 17 December 1994 (age 31) 133 10 France Paris Saint-Germain v.  Poland, 9 June 2026
MF Nina Nijstad (2003-03-05) 5 March 2003 (age 23) 4 2 United States Portland Thorns v.  Poland, 9 June 2026
MF Kayleigh van Dooren (1999-07-31) 31 July 1999 (age 27) 5 0 Italy Roma v.  France, 18 April 2026
MF Lynn Groenewegen (2003-11-17) 17 November 2003 (age 22) 2 0 Netherlands Twente v.  France, 18 April 2026
MF Sherida Spitse (1990-05-29) 29 May 1990 (age 36) 248 46 Netherlands Ajax v.  Canada, 28 October 2025 RET

FW Romée Leuchter (2001-01-12) 12 January 2001 (age 25) 32 6 France Paris Saint-Germain v.  Poland, 9 June 2026
FW Vivianne Miedema (1996-07-15) 15 July 1996 (age 30) 132 104 England Manchester City v.  France, 18 April 2026 INJ
FW Danique Tolhoek (2005-03-17) 17 March 2005 (age 21) 1 0 Germany Eintracht Frankfurt v.  South Korea, 2 December 2025

Notes
  • INJ = Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE = Preliminary squad / standby
  • RET = Retired from the national team
  • WD = Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Individual records

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As of 13 October 2026[34]
Players in bold are still active with the Netherlands.
Most appearances
Rank Player Career Caps Goals
1 Sherida Spitse 2006–2025 248 46
2 Daniëlle van de Donk 2010–present 176 38
3 Lieke Martens 2011–2024 160 62
4 Annemieke Kiesel-Griffioen 1995–2011 156 19
5 Dyanne Bito 2000–2015 146 6
6 Marleen Wissink 1989–2006 141 0
7 Daphne Koster 1997–2013 139 7
8 Dominique Janssen 2014–present 138 7
9 Manon Melis 2004–2016 136 59
10 Jackie Groenen 2016–present 133 10
Top goalscorers
Rank Player Career Goals Caps Avg.
1 Vivianne Miedema 2013–present 104 132 0.79
2 Lieke Martens 2011–2024 62 160 0.39
3 Manon Melis 2005–2016 59 136 0.43
4 Sherida Spitse 2006–2025 46 248 0.19
5 Lineth Beerensteyn 2016–present 45 127 0.35
6 Daniëlle van de Donk 2010–present 38 176 0.22
7 Jill Roord 2016–present 31 117 0.26
8 Sylvia Smit 2004–2013 30 106 0.28
9 Marjoke de Bakker 1979–1991 29 61 0.48
10 Shanice van de Sanden 2008–present 21 97 0.22

Competitive record

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FIFA Women's World Cup

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On 27 November 2014, the Netherlands national football team qualified to the final tournament of the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.[35] In 2019, they reached the Final and lost to the United States team.[36]

FIFA Women's World Cup record Qualification record
Host nation
and year
Result Pos Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
China 1991 Did not qualify Did not participate
Sweden 1995
United States 1999 6213510
United States 2003 6114616
China 2007 8503157
Germany 2011 8521307
Canada 2015Round of 1613th411234 141121509
France 2019Runners-up2nd7601115 12921304
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023Quarter-finals7th53111238620303
Brazil 2027To be determinedTo be determined
Costa RicaJamaicaMexicoUnited States 2031
United Kingdom 2035
Total:3/10Runners-up2nd1610242612 6239101316656

Olympic Games

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Since the inception of women's Olympic football, UEFA has designated the World Cup as its qualifying tournament for the succeeding Olympic tournament. Because the Netherlands failed to qualify to the World Cup until 2015, the Netherlands women automatically failed to qualify for the Olympics up to 2012. In 2015 Netherlands made it to their first World Cup. Their round of 16 exit was good enough for a post World Cup mini tournament to decide UEFA's last spot at the Olympics. Sweden won that tournament and the Netherlands were eliminated. In 2019 the Netherlands reached the World Cup final and qualified for the Olympics for the first time.

International Olympic Committee Summer Olympics record
Host nation
and year
Round Pos Pld W D* L GF GA
United States 1996Did not qualify
Australia 2000
Greece 2004
China 2008
United Kingdom 2012
Brazil 2016
Japan 2020Quarter-finals5th42202310
France 2024 Did not qualify
United States 2028 To be determined
Australia 2032
Total:1/8Quarter-finals5th42202310

UEFA European Women's Championship

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Lieke Martens playing against Germany at UEFA Women's Euro 2013

The Dutch failed to qualify for the final tournament of the UEFA Women's Championship from 1984 to 2005. In 2009, the Netherlands women's team qualified and reached third place.[37] In 2013, they qualified again, but did not advance beyond the group stage.[38] The Dutch women booked a major victory at the 2017 tournament: after a 4–2 victory over Denmark in the final they were the new European champion. Furthermore, Lieke Martens was named the best player of the tournament.[39] In 2022 they were knocked out in the quarter final.

UEFA European Women's Championship record Qualifying record
Host nation(s)
and year
Result Pos Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA P/R Rnk
1984**Did not qualify 6222129–
Norway 1987 6501146
West Germany 1989 631255
Denmark 1991 6321171
Italy 1993 622267
EnglandGermanyNorwaySweden 1995 420273
Norway 1997 832379
Germany 2001 82331010
England 2005 8215713
Finland 2009Semi-finals3rd521265 105321612–
Sweden 2013Group stage12th301202 8611202–
Netherlands 2017Champions1st6600133 Qualified as Host
England 2022Quarter-finals5th421185 101000483–
Switzerland 2025Group stage10th310259 623144Same position[a]8th
Germany 2029TBDTBD
Total:1/8 1 title2111373224 92472025173848th
* Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
** No host country.

UEFA Women's Nations League

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UEFA Women's Nations League record
League phase Finals
Season Lg Pld W D L GF GA P/R RK Year Pos Pld W D L GF GA
2023–24 A 6402146Same position4th France Netherlands Spain 2024 4th200205
2025 A 623144Same position8th 2025 Did not qualify
Total 12 6 3 3 18 10 Total 0 Titles 2 0 0 2 0 5
* Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Rise Promoted at end of season
Same position No movement at end of season
Fall Relegated at end of season
* Participated in promotion/relegation play-offs

Competitive results

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  • All results list the Netherlands goal tally first.
  • Goal scorers are sorted alphabetically.
  • Colors gold, silver, and bronze indicate first-, second-, and third-place finishes.
Abbreviation Key table
EC European Championship
WC World Cup
OG Olympic Games
NL Nations League
QS Qualification stage/tournament
Competition Stage Result Opponent Position Scorers
1984 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.42–3 (a),
5–0 (h)
Belgium Belgium2 / 4Camper, Fortuin, De Haan, De Jong-Desaunois, Timisela, Timmer, De Visser
2–1 (h),
0–2 (a)
Denmark DenmarkDe Bakker, Camper
2–2 (h),
1–1 (a)
Germany West GermanyCamper, De Visser (2)
1987 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.31–0 (h),
5–3 (a)
France France2 / 4Allott (4), De Bakker, Camper
0–2 (a),
2–0 (h)
Sweden SwedenDe Bakker, Vestjens
3–1 (a),
3–0 (h)
Belgium BelgiumAllott (2), De Bakker, Boogerd, Timisela (2)
1989 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.20–0 (a),
1–0 (h)
Sweden Sweden1 / 4De Bakker
4–0 (h),
w/o
Scotland Scotland aDe Bakker (2), Timisela, Wiegman
1–0 (a),
2–0 (h)
Republic of Ireland IrelandDe Bakker, Timisela, De Winter
Quarter-finals1–2 (a),
0–3 (h)
Norway NorwayDe Bakker
1991 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.12–0 (h),
0–0 (a)
Republic of Ireland Ireland1 / 3Vestjens (2)
6–0 (a),
9–0 (h)
Northern Ireland Northern IrelandBaal, De Bakker (6), Geeris, Limbeek (2), Pauw, Timisela (2), Vestjens, Van Waarden
Quarter-finals0–0 (a),
0–1 (a.e.t.) (h)
Denmark Denmark
1993 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.53–0 (a),
2–0 (h)
Greece Greece1 / 3Geeris (3), Limbeek, Timisela
1–1 (h),
0–0 (a)
Romania RomaniaVan der Ploeg
Quarter-finals0–3 (h),
0–3 (a)
Norway Norway
1995 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.81–2 (a),
0–1 (h)
Iceland Iceland2 / 3Leemans
2–0 (h),
4–0 (a)
Greece GreeceVan Dam (2), Keereweer, Limbeek, Noom, Roos
1997 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.2
(Class A)
0–2 (h),
0–2 (a)
Iceland Iceland4 / 4
1–1 (h),
1–0 (a)
Russia RussiaKorbmacher, Van Waarden
1–1 (a),
1–2 (h)
France FranceKorbmacher, Migchelsen
Relegation Play-off2–1 (a),
1–0 (h)
Czech Republic Czech RepublicKiesel-Griffioen, Timisela, Wiegman
1999 WC QSGroup Stage: Gr.3
(Class A)
1–6 (a),
0–0 (h)
Norway Norway3 / 4Roos
0–1 (a),
2–1 (h)
England EnglandNoom (2)
1–0 (h),
1–2 (a)
Germany GermanyMigchelsen, Noom
2001 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.1
(Class A)
1–1 (h),
1–2 (a)
France France4 / 4Van Eyk, Smith
1–1 (a),
1–2 (h)
Spain SpainKiesel-Griffioen, Smith
1–1 (a),
0–3 (h)
Sweden SwedenSmith
Relegation Play-Off3–0 (a),
2–0 (h)
Hungary HungaryKiesel-Griffioen, Muller, Noom, Torny (2)
2003 WC QSGroup Stage: Gr.4
(Class A)
0–0 (a),
1–4 (h)
England England3 / 4Kiesel-Griffioen
0–3 (h),
0–6 (a)
Germany Germany
1–2 (a),
4–1 (h)
Portugal PortugalBurger, Muller, Noom, Ran, Smith
2005 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.2
(Class A)
0–1 (h),
0–0 (a)
Spain Spain4 / 5
0–2 (a),
0–2 (h)
Norway Norway
0–3 (a),
1–5 (h)
Denmark DenmarkRan
3–0 (h),
3–0 (a)
Belgium BelgiumDe Boer, Koster, Melis, Muller, Torny, Van Veen
2007 WC QSGroup Stage: Gr.5
(Class A)
1–0 (a),
0–2 (h)
France France3 / 5De Boer
1–0 (a),
4–0 (h)
Austria AustriaDelies, Demarteau, Louwaars, Smit (2)
0–1 (h),
0–4 (a)
England England
5–0 (a),
4–0 (h)
Hungary HungaryDelies, Hoogendijk, Louwaars (2), Smit, Smith, Stevens (3)
2009 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.41–5 (a),
0–1 (h)
Germany Germany2 / 5Torny
2–2 (a),
1–1 (h)
Switzerland SwitzerlandVan Eijk, Melis (2)
2–1 (h),
1–0 (a)
Wales WalesMelis (2), Smit
2–2 (a),
3–0 (h)
Belgium BelgiumHoogendijk, Melis (3), Stevens
Play-Off2–0 (a),
2–0 (h)
Spain SpainStevens (3), Van de Ven
Finland 2009 ECGroup Stage: Gr.A
2–0
Ukraine Ukraine2 / 4Stevens, Van de Ven
1–2
Finland FinlandVan de Ven
2–1
Denmark DenmarkMelis, Smit
Quarter-final
0–0 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)
France France
Semi-final
1–2 (a.e.t.)
England EnglandPieëte
2011 WC QSGroup Stage: Gr.20–3 (a),
2–2 (h)
Norway Norway2 / 5Dekker, Melis
13–1 (h),
7–0 (a)
North Macedonia MacedoniaHoogendijk, Kiesel-Griffioen (4), Koster, Melis (2), Meulen, Pieëte, De Ridder, Slegers, Smit (7), Spitse
1–1 (h),
4–0 (a)
Belarus BelarusMelis (2), De Ridder, Slegers, Van de Ven
2–0 (h),
1–0 (a)
Slovakia SlovakiaKiesel-Griffioen, Koster, Smit
2013 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.66–0 (h),
4–0 (a)
Serbia Serbia2 / 5Van den Berg, Van de Donk, Hoogendijk, Martens, Melis (6)
3–0 (a),
2–0 (h)
Croatia CroatiaMelis, De Ridder, Smit, Spitse, Van de Ven
0–0 (h),
0–1 (a)
England England
2–0 (a),
3–1 (h)
Slovenia SloveniaHeuver, Melis, De Ridder, Van de Ven (2)
Sweden 2013 ECGroup Stage: Gr.B
0–0
Germany Germany4 / 4
0–1
Norway Norway
0–1
Iceland Iceland
2015 WC QSGroup Stage: Gr.54–0 (a),
10–1 (h)
Albania Albania2 / 6Bakker, Van den Heiligenberg, Martens (2), Melis (3), Slegers (6), + 1 o.g.
7–0 (a),
3–2 (h)
Portugal PortugalVan den Berg, Dekker, Miedema (6), Slegers (2)
1–2 (h),
2–0 (a)
Norway NorwayDekker, Van de Donk, Miedema
7–0 (h),
6–0 (a)
Greece GreeceBakker, Van den Berg (2), Martens (2), Melis (2), Middag, Miedema (4), Spitse
1–1 (h),
2–0 (a)
Belgium BelgiumMiedema (2), Slegers
Play-Off Semifinal2–1 (a),
2–0 (h)
Scotland ScotlandMartens (2), Melis (2)
Play-Off
Final
1–1 (h),
2–1 (a)
Italy ItalyMiedema (3)
Canada 2015 WCGroup Stage: Gr.A
1–0
New Zealand New Zealand3 / 4Martens
0–1
China China
1–1
Canada CanadaVan de Ven
Round of 16
1–2
Japan JapanVan de Ven
2016 OG QSSingle Round-robin4–3 Switzerland2 / 4Van den Berg, Melis, Miedema, Van de Sanden
1–4 NorwayMelis
1–1 SwedenMiedema
Netherlands 2017 ECGroup Stage: Gr.A
1–0
Norway Norway1 / 4Van de Sanden
1–0
Denmark DenmarkSpitse
2–1
Belgium BelgiumMartens, Spitse
Quarter-final
2–0
Sweden SwedenMartens, Miedema
Semi-final
3–0
England EnglandVan de Donk, Miedema, + 1 o.g.
Final
4–2
Denmark DenmarkMartens, Miedema (2), Spitse
2019 WC QSGroup Stage: Gr.31–0 (h),
1–2 (a)
Norway Norway2 / 5Miedema (2)
5–0 (a),
1–0 (h)
Slovakia SlovakiaVan der Gragt (2), Martens, Miedema (2), Spitse
0–0 (h),
2–0 (a)
Republic of Ireland IrelandBeerensteyn, Spitse
7–0 (h),
5–0 (a)
Northern Ireland Northern IrelandBeerensteyn, Van de Donk, Groenen, Martens (2), Miedema, Van de Sanden (2), Spitse (3), + 1 o.g.
Play-Off Semi-final2–0 (h),
2–1 (a)
Denmark DenmarkBeerensteyn (3), Van de Sanden
Play-Off Final3–0 (h),
1–1 (a)
Switzerland SwitzerlandMartens, Miedema (2), Spitse
France 2019 WCGroup Stage: Gr.E
1–0
New Zealand New Zealand1 / 4Roord
3–1
Cameroon CameroonD. Janssen, Miedema (2)
2–1
Canada CanadaBeerensteyn, Dekker,
Round of 16
2–1
Japan JapanMartens (2)
Quarter-final
2–0
Italy ItalyVan der Gragt, Miedema
Semi-final
1–0 (a.e.t.)
Sweden SwedenGroenen
Final
0–2
United States USA
Japan 2020 OGGroup Stage: Gr.F
10–3
Zambia Zambia1 / 4 Beerensteyn, Martens (2), Miedema (4), Pelova, Roord, Van de Sanden
3–3
Brazil BrazilD. Janssen, Miedema (2)
8–2
China ChinaBeerensteyn (2), Martens (2), Miedema (2), Pelova, Van de Sanden
Quarter-final
2–2 (a.e.t.)
(2–4 p)
United States USAMiedema (2)
2022 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.A3–0 (h),
8–0 (a)
Turkey Turkey1 / 6Van de Donk (4), Van der Gragt, Miedema (2), Van de Sanden, Spitse (3),
4–1 (h),
4–2 (a)
Slovenia SloveniaBeerensteyn, Miedema (3), Spitse (4),
7–0 (h),
7–0 (a)
Estonia EstoniaBloodworth, Van de Donk (2), Groenen (2), E. Jansen, Miedema (2), Nouwen, Roord, Snoeijs, Spitse (3),
2–0 (h),
1–0 (a)
Russia RussiaVan de Donk, Miedema, Roord
6–0 (h),
6–0 (a)
Kosovo KosovoVan de Donk, Martens (2), Miedema, Roord (2), Snoeijs (6)
England 2022ECGroup Stage: Gr.C
1–1
Sweden Sweden2 / 4Roord
3–2
Portugal PortugalVan de Donk, Egurrola, Van der Gragt
4–1
Switzerland SwitzerlandLeuchter (2), Pelova, + 1 o.g.
Quarter-final
0–1 (a.e.t.)
France France
2023 WC QSGroup Stage: Gr.C1–0 (h),
2–0 (a)
Iceland Iceland1 / 5Brugts, Van de Donk, Groenen
3–0 (h),
2–0 (a)
Belarus BelarusBeerensteyn, Van de Donk, Martens, Nouwen, Roord
12–0 (h),
8–0 (a)
Cyprus CyprusBeerensteyn, Brugts, Van Dongen, Van de Donk, Miedema (7), Roord (6), Smits, Spitse, + 1 o.g.
1–1 (h),
2–2 (a)
Czech Republic Czech RepublicVan de Donk, Van der Gragt, Miedema
Australia
New Zealand 2023 WC
Group Stage: Gr.E
1–0
Portugal Portugal1 / 4Van der Gragt
1–1
United States USARoord
7–0
 VietnamBrugts (2), Van de Donk, Martens, Roord (2), Snoeijs
Round of 16
2–0
South Africa South AfricaBeerensteyn, Roord
Quarter-final
1–2 (a.e.t.)
Spain SpainVan der Gragt
2024 NLGroup Stage: Gr.A1–2 (a),
4–0 (h)
Belgium Belgium1 / 4Beerensteyn (2), Egurrola (2), Roord
2–1 (h),
2–3 (a)
England EnglandBeerensteyn (2), Jansen, Martens
4–0 (h),
1–0 (a)
Scotland Scotland

Beerensteyn (2), Brugts (2), Van de Donk

Semi-final
0–3
Spain Spain
Third-place play-off
0–2
Germany Germany
2025 EC QSGroup Stage: Gr.A11–0 (h),
1–1 (a)
Finland Finland2 / 4Beerensteyn (2)
1–0 (h),
1–1 (a)
Norway NorwayBeerensteyn, Miedema
0–2 (a),
0–0 (h)
Italy Italy
Switzerland 2025ECGroup Stage: Gr.D3–0Wales Wales3 / 4Brugts, Miedema, Pelova,
0–4England England
2–5France FrancePelova, + 1 o.g.
2025 NLGroup Stage: Gr.A12–2 (h)Germany Germany? / 4Beerensteyn (2)
2–1 (a)Scotland ScotlandBeerensteyn, Grant
Austria Austria

note:a=Scotland withdrew during the 1989 qualification, their played results were voided.

Head-to-head record

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Opponent[40] P W D L GF GA GD
Albania Albania 2200141+13
Australia Australia 8323169+7
Austria Austria 6501152+13
Belarus Belarus 6510243+21
Belgium Belgium 3323559331+62
Brazil Brazil 7043811−3
Cameroon Cameroon 110031+2
Canada Canada 14149923−14
Chile Chile 110070+7
China China 143561918+1
Commonwealth of Independent States CIS 440081+7
Costa Rica Costa Rica 110040+4
Croatia Croatia 220050+5
Cyprus Cyprus 2200200+20
Czech Republic Czech Republic 5221660
Denmark Denmark 26115102737−10
England England2144131531−16
Estonia Estonia 3300210+21
Finland Finland 125431210+2
France France 32127133645−9
Germany Germany 1732121041−31
Greece Greece 6600240+24
Hungary Hungary 4400140+14
Iceland Iceland 1242612120
Republic of Ireland Ireland 9630161+15
Israel Israel 1100120+12
Italy Italy 194691630−14
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast 110030+3
Japan Japan 104151716+1
Kosovo Kosovo 2200120+12
North Macedonia Macedonia 2200201+19
Mexico Mexico 330072+5
New Zealand New Zealand 7421116+5
Nigeria Nigeria 7430187+11
North Korea North Korea 312031+2
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland 4400270+27
Norway Norway 2776142544−19
Poland Poland 320162+4
Portugal Portugal 9801249+15
Romania Romania 312082+6
Russia Russia 8611163+13
Scotland Scotland 1914144817+31
Serbia Serbia 2200100+10
Slovakia Slovakia 440090+9
Slovenia Slovenia 4400134+9
South Africa South Africa 9900245+19
Spain Spain11236711−4
Sweden Sweden2376101934−15
Switzerland Switzerland 2517626921+48
Thailand Thailand 110070+7
Turkey Turkey 2200110+11
Ukraine Ukraine 110020+2
United States USA122281233−21
Vietnam Vietnam 110070+7
Wales Wales 5500121+11
Zambia Zambia 1100103+7
Total47723991147923535388

updated till end WC '23

Honours

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Major competitions

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FIFA world rankings

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As of 6 March 2025[41]
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
16 16 15 15 15 15 16 17 17 17 18 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 20 20 17 17 17 15 17 16 16 15 15
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
14 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 12 12 12 12 7 7 9 10 7 8
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 5 5 4 6 8 8 8 9 7 7 8 11 11 10 10 11

See also

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Notes

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  1. ↑ From Euro 2025 onwards a new qualifying format was introduced, linked to the Women's Nations League where teams are divided into leagues with promotion/relegation between the leagues at the end of each cycle.

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