Dutch football guide - history, national team statistics

The Country: Nederland

Association: Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond (KNVB)
Founded: 1889
Joined FIFA: 1904
Confederation: UEFA
Colors: Orange, White
The Game: Voetbal

Description:

The National team is called 'Oranje' - The Orange, the color of the national team shirts. The Netherlands football colors are taken from the traditional color of the Dutch royal family. Dutch domestic football is totally dominated by the big three of Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord - only one title outside those three since 1964, that being AZ in 1981. Holland is famous for its revolutionary 'total football' which emerged in the 1970s, led by Ajax and Johan Cruyff. This open, attacking style is still a hallmark of the Dutch game.

Dutch Football Clubs Map:

World Cup History:

• Finalists (1974, 78, 2010)
• Semifinals (1998)
• Quarterfinals (1994)
• Second Round (1990, 2006)
• First Round (1934, 38)
• Did not qualify (1958, 62, 66, 70, 82, 86, 2002)
• Did not enter (1930, 50, 54)

European Championship History:

• CHAMPIONS (1988)
• Semifinals (1976, 92, 2000, 04)
• Quarterfinals (1996, 2008)
• Second Round (1964)
• First Round (1980)
• Did not qualify (1968, 72, 84)
• Did not enter (1960)

Links:

• Official Website: knvb.nl
• World Cup
• European Championship