Netherlands National Football Team
History and Background
The Netherlands national football team, known as Oranje or Het Nederlands Elftal, represents the Netherlands in international football competitions. It is governed by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), which was founded in 1889.
Early Years and Notable Achievements
The team played its first international match in 1905 against Belgium. Throughout its history, the Netherlands has established itself as one of the top footballing nations in the world, reaching the final of the FIFA World Cup three times (1974, 1978, and 2010) and claiming victory in the 1988 UEFA European Championship.
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