Jorrel Hato, a talented defender from Chelsea, is set to represent the Netherlands at the upcoming 2026 World Cup. His inclusion in Ronald Koeman’s squad marks a significant step in his young career.
Hato’s Rising Career
At just 20 years old, Hato has already earned seven caps for the senior national team. He made his debut against Gibraltar earlier in 2023 and recently participated in a friendly match against Ecuador, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
This tournament will be Hato’s second consecutive major international event. He previously showcased his skills with the Dutch Under-21 team during last summer’s European Championships.
Netherlands World Cup Squad Overview
The Netherlands will compete in Group F at the World Cup, facing Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia. Their opening match is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, against Japan.
Complete Squad Details
Below is the Netherlands’ full 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup:
- Goalkeepers:
- Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Robin Roefs (Sunderland)
- Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
- Defenders:
- Nathan Ake (Manchester City)
- Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan)
- Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)
- Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)
- Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)
- Micky van de Ven (Tottenham)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Midfielders:
- Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)
- Marten de Roon (Atalanta)
- Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
- Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus)
- Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City)
- Guus Til (PSV)
- Quinten Timber (Marseille)
- Mats Wieffer (Brighton)
- Forwards:
- Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
- Memphis Depay (Corinthians)
- Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
- Noa Lang (Galatasaray)
- Donyell Malen (Roma)
- Crysencio Summerville (West Ham)
- Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on Hato and his teammates as they aim for success on the world stage.
