Dutch National Football Team: A History

Origins and Early History

The Netherlands national football team, also known as the Dutch national team or Het Nederlands elftal, represents the Netherlands in international football competitions. The team played their first international match away against Belgium on 30 April 1905.

A Pivotal Era

A major landmark in Dutch football history came in the early 1950s with the introduction of the Total Football philosophy, which emphasized the interchangeability of positions and a focus on attacking play.