Netherlands National Soccer Team

Quick Facts:

• Nickname: The Flying Dutchmen, Clockwork Oranje
• Home Stadium: Amsterdam Arena, De Kuip, Philips Stadion
• Confederation: UEFA
• Manager: Bert Van Marwijk
• All time High Scorer – Patrick Kluivert with 40 goals in 79 appearances
• Most Appearances:  Edwin van der Sar with 130 appearances

World Cup History: Twice the Netherlands have made it to the FIFA World Cup finals, in 1974 and 1978 only to be defeated by Germany and four years later Argentina.

Prior World Cup Results:

• 1934: Round One
• 1938: Round One
• 1974: Second Place
• 1978: Second Place
• 1990: Second Round
• 1994: Quarterfinals
• 1998: Fourth Place
• 2006: Second Round