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Liverpool's seven players at the 2026 World Cup

The tournament, which will be played across the USA, Canada and Mexico, has been expanded to include 48 teams and its group stage gets under...

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Liverpool's seven players at the 2026 World Cup

The tournament, which will be played across the USA, Canada and Mexico, has been expanded to include 48 teams and its group stage gets under way on Thursday (June 11).

Here is all the information about the Reds' involvement.

Wataru Endo is a late withdrawal through injury

(All kick-off times are BST)

Alisson

Brazil

Brazil's Fixtures......

Started v Morocco – June 13 - 1-1 Draw

v Haiti – June 20, 1.30am

v Scotland – June 24, 11pm

Florian Wirtz

Germany

Germany's Fixtures......

Started v Curacao – June 14 - 7-1 Win (1 x Assist)

v Ivory Coast – June 20, 9pm

v Ecuador – June 25, 9pm


Cody Gakpo

Netherlands

Netherland's Fixtures......

Started v Japan – June 14 - 2-2 Draw

v Sweden – June 20, 6pm

v Tunisia – June 26, 12am

Ryan Gravenberch

Netherlands

Netherland's Fixtures......

Started v Japan – June 14 - 2-2 Draw

v Sweden – June 20, 6pm

v Tunisia – June 26, 12am


Virgil Van Dijk

Netherlands

Netherland's Fixtures......

Atarted v Japan – June 14 - 2-2 Draw (1 x Goal)

v Sweden – June 20, 6pm

v Tunisia – June 26, 12am

Alexander Isak

Sweden

Sweden's Fixtures......

Started v Tunisia – June 15 - 5-1 Win (1 x Goal, 2 x Assists)

v Netherlands – June 20, 6pm

v Japan – June 26, 12am


Alexis Mac Allister

Argentina

Argentina's Fixtures......

v Algeria – June 17, 2am

v Austria – June 22, 6pm

v Jordan – June 28, 3am

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Gakpo on target as seven Reds feature for their countries

Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands on Saturday night as seven Liverpool players were involved in UEFA Nations League action for their countries.

The Dutch earned a 5-2 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Eindhoven, with Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk all starting.

Gakpo netted from close range to finish off a slick team move to make it 3-1 on the night, before the attacker departed shortly after the hour mark, with his Reds teammates finishing the full game.

The match saw captain Van Dijk bring up the milestone of 75 international caps, too.

Earlier in the day, Trent Alexander-Arnold completed the full 90 minutes at right-back for England, with the Three Lions defeating goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher’s Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Dublin.

Kostas Tsimikas featured for the full match and helped keep a clean sheet in Greece’s 3-0 win over Finland, while Dominik Szoboszlai captained Hungary, who were beaten 5-0 by Germany in Dusseldorf.

via www.liverpoolfc.com

Monday, July 15, 2024

Gakpo shares Euro 2024 top scorer award

Cody Gakpo is one of six players who have shared the top scorer prize at Euro 2024.

The Liverpool forward scored three times during the tournament for the Netherlands as they reached the semi-finals before a narrow defeat by eventual runners-up England.

Gakpo’s tally was matched by Harry Kane, Georges Mikautadze, Jamal Musiala, Dani Olmo and Ivan Schranz.

The Dutchman is the second Reds player to be a top scorer at the European Championship while with the club – Milan Baros previously did so with five goals for the Czech Republic at the 2004 edition.

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Gakpo man of the match as Holland sweep aside Romania

Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of Euro 2024 and provided an assist to help the Netherlands advance to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 defeat of Romania.

The Liverpool forward opened the scoring 20 minutes into Tuesday’s last-16 clash in Munich, driving into the box from the left flank and firing a finish inside the near post.

That goal moved Gakpo up to joint-top scorer at the tournament so far, alongside Georges Mikautadze (Georgia), Jamal Musiala (Germany) and Ivan Schranz (Slovakia).

Gakpo played 84 minutes before being replaced, while Virgil van Dijk completed the whole game as Dutch captain and aided in securing a clean sheet.

Both almost delivered another goal in the second half, a Van Dijk header bouncing off the post and a Gakpo effort from close range ruled out for offside.

The Netherlands finally doubled their advantage seven minutes from the end, when Gakpo brilliantly kept the ball in play as he dribbled to the byline, cutting a pass back for Donyell Malen to convert.

And Malen then swept in his second of the tie in stoppage time for Ronald Koeman’s side, for whom Reds midfielder Ryan Gravenberch remained on the bench.

Next up for the Netherlands is a last-eight showdown with Turkiye at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, which will kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday (July 6).

“I think we played a good game and showed a great reaction from the last game [a 3-2 defeat by Austria in the group stage],” said Gakpo post-match.

“I am very pleased. Especially after the last game we needed a reaction and today was a good step in the right direction.

“We talked a lot about the aggression, the intensity and defending like a team. It was a good step and I am very happy we won.”

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Gakpo scores in Netherlands defeat to Austria

Cody Gakpo was on the scoresheet for the Netherlands as Group D concluded at Euro 2024 on Tuesday afternoon.

The Liverpool forward netted early in the second half for his country – who were captained by Virgil van Dijk, with Ryan Gravenberch an unused substitute – as they were defeated 3-2 by Austria in Berlin.

The Dutch fell behind in the sixth minute as a result of a Donyell Malen own goal, but Gakpo brought them level with his second strike at the tournament.

He collected a pass to the left of the box, stepped inside a defender and curled an assured finish into the opposite corner of the net.

Austria regained the lead just shy of the hour mark, however, as Romano Schmid met a cross with a header that went in via Stefan de Vrij.

The Netherlands restored parity for a second time in the game when Memphis Depay controlled a knockdown and looped the ball home.

But Austria then found a winner, with Marcel Sabitzer thumping in from a narrow angle – a goal that gained his nation top spot in the section and consigned the Dutch to third place.

Elsewhere in the same group, Reds defender Ibrahima Konate was an unused substitute for France as they drew 1-1 with Poland in Dortmund, where Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski each scored penalties.

France finished in second spot and therefore know they will face the to-be-confirmed Group E runners-up on July 1.

As a best third-placed finisher, meanwhile, the Netherlands must now wait to discover their opponents in the last 16.

Via Liverpoolfc.com

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Van Dijk & Gakpo feature as Holland and France draw

Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo featured for the Netherlands in a 0-0 draw versus France at Euro 2024 on Friday night.

The Liverpool duo completed 90 minutes in Leipzig – with Van Dijk captaining his nation – as the points were shared in the Group D contest.

Ibrahima Konate was an unused substitute for France, while Ryan Gravenberch was also named on the bench for the Dutch.

In a competitive contest that saw a range of chances for both teams, it was the Netherlands who came closest to securing all three points.

Ronald Koeman’s outfit struck in minute 69 via Xavi Simons, though the attacker saw his low drive past goalkeeper Mike Maignan ruled out after VAR consultation for an offside.

The Netherlands and France will both return to action on Tuesday evening for a final group fixture in their bid to reach the knockout phase, taking on Austria and Poland respectively.

Via Liverpoolfc.com

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Gakpo scores as Holland win

Cody Gakpo was on the scoresheet for the Netherlands on Sunday afternoon in a 2-1 comeback victory over Poland at Euro 2024.

Liverpool teammate and club captain Virgil van Dijk led out his country for their opening game of Group D in Hamburg, completing the full match in the centre of defence.

However, after dominating early possession, it was Poland who opened the scoring against the run of play in minute 16 via the head of Adam Buksa following Piotr Zielinski’s corner ball.

But the Netherlands restored parity quickly just before the half-hour mark as Gakpo took the ball in his stride to drive on and strike goalwards from outside the area.

His effort took a deflection, which left Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny wrong-footed and unable to halt his shot.

After the half-time interval, the Dutch pushed on in search of a winner and went close through Denzel Dumfries and Xavi Simons.

Poland, though, grew into the game and were posing a threat of their own in the opposite box, with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen called into action on a number of occasions.

Gakpo was taken off nine minutes from time with the tie seemingly heading for a draw, but substitute Wout Weghorst provided the decisive intervention in the 83rd minute, finding space in the area to shoot low into the bottom corner and earn the spoils for his nation.

“I think it was a tough match, [they are] a tough opponent,” Gakpo told UEFA post-match. “They are well organised and obviously they scored first so it was a little bit more difficult.

“I think we created a lot of good opportunities and good chances, but we have to be more clinical. Overall, I think we performed really well against them.

“It was a tough match but in the end we won so that’s good.”

He added: “We are a team that never gives up. We have good substitutes and that’s what you saw today. I think we changed the whole front line and they came in and performed very well so that’s a strength for us as well.”

Reds midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was an unused substitute for the Netherlands on the afternoon.

Via Liverpoolfc.com

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Liverpool trio in Dutch Euro 24 squad

Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool players named in the Netherlands' final 26-man squad for Euro 2024.

Netherlands captain Van Dijk heads up a trio of Reds players selected by Dutch boss Ronald Koeman, alongside midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and striker Cody Gakpo.

Injured Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has also been picked, despite not having played for more than a month because of an ankle injury.

Borussia Dortmund left-back Ian Maatsen, currently on loan from Chelsea, misses out on the final squad, as do Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon (through injury), Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper Nick Olij and Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber.

The Netherlands face Canada and Iceland in warm-up matches next month before beginning their campaign against Poland in Hamburg on 16 June.

Koeman's side will also face France and Austria in Group D.

Netherlands squad

Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord), Mark Flekken (Brentford), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Girona), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)

Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Jerdy Schouten (PSV Eindhoven), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven), Georginio Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq)

Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Wout Weghorst (Hoffenheim, on loan from Burnley)

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