The Netherlands will be targeting another deep World Cup run in Australia and New Zealand without their talisman Vivianne Miedema. 

The Dutch were losing finalists in 2019 and are looking to bounce back from a disappointing Euro 2022, when they bowed out against France in the quarter-finals. 

But the Oranje will be without superstar forward Miedema after the Arsenal striker failed to recover from an ACL injury in time. 

Despite her absence, the Netherlands' squad is still strong enough to make an impact at this tournament.

Netherlands' group stage fixtures and UK kick-off times

Netherlands vs Portugal (Sunday, July 23, 8.30am) 

USA vs Netherlands (Thursday, July 27, 2am) 

Vietnam vs Netherlands (Thursday, August 3, 8am)

How Netherlands qualified for Australia and New Zealand 2023

The Netherlands topped their qualification group to claim a World Cup spot with ease. 

The Oranje won six and drew two of the eight games, scoring 31 goals and only conceding three.

A 12-0 victory against Cyprus was their most eye-catching result, with the now-injured Miedema scoring an incredible six goals.

Predicted XI

GK: Daphne van Domselaar 
RB: Lynn Wilms 
CB: Stefanie van der Gragt 
CB: Dominique Janssen 
LB: Kerstin Casparij 
CDM: Sherida Spitse 
CM: Jackie Groenen 
CM: Jill Roord 
RW: Victoria Pelova 
ST: Lineth Beerensteyn 
LW: Lieke Martens

Star player: Jill Roord

Wolfsburg came close to winning two major titles this term but narrowly missed out on both a Frauen-Bundesliga title and a Champions League trophy. 

Nevertheless, their campaign remains an impressive one and Jill Roord played a pivotal role in that.

The 26-year-old midfielder is extremely versatile, capable of playing in both a deeper position and a more advanced role, and chipped in with six league goals last season. 

Ex-Arsenal star Roord will be important to the Netherlands in every phase of play.

One to watch: Lineth Beerensteyn

The unfortunate absence of world-class poacher Miedema means that Lineth Beerensteyn will have to step up. 

She will be forced to shoulder a greater portion of the goalscoring burden and will hope to add to her 24 international strikes. 

Beerensteyn bagged 11 goals in 1,730 league minutes for Juventus this term, though her side were beaten to the title by Roma.

The boss: Andries Jonker

Andries Jonker, 60, took charge in August 2022 after the Oranje’s disappointing Euros campaign last summer. 

Jonker boasts a wealth of experience at the highest level, having enjoyed spells at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg in various coaching roles. 

Netherlands' official 23-player World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Daphne van Domselaar (FC Twente), Lize Kop (Ajax), Jacintha Weimar (Feyenoord).

Defenders: Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City), Caitlin Dijkstra (Twente), Merel van Dongen (Atletico Madrid), Stefanie van der Gragt (Inter Milan), Dominique Janssen (Wolfsburg), Aniek Nouwen (AC Milan), Lynn Wilms (Wolfsburg).

Midfielders: Jill Baijings (Bayer Leverkusen), Danielle van de Donk (Lyon), Damaris Egurrola (Lyon), Jackie Groenen (Paris Saint-Germain), Wieke Kaptein (FC Twente) Victoria Pelova (Arsenal), Jill Roord (Wolfsburg), Sherida Spitse (Ajax).

Forwards: Lineth Beerensteyn (Juventus), Esmee Brugts (PSV), Renate Jansen (FC Twente), Lieke Martens (Paris Saint-Germain), Katja Snoeijs (Everton).

All information correct as of July 13