Has Donyell Malen played in a World Cup before?

Netherlands has appeared in 11 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Donyell Malen's full international history.

What position does Donyell Malen play?

Donyell Malen plays as a forward for Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Netherlands in at the 2026 World Cup?

Netherlands are in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Japan, Tunisia, Sweden.

When does Netherlands play at the World Cup?

Netherlands's first match is on 2026-06-14 against Japan at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

Donyell Malen – Netherlands | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Donyell Malen

Date of BirthJanuary 19, 1999 (age 27)

Place of BirthWieringen, Netherlands

Height / Weight176 / 68

PositionForward

Current ClubAston Villa

Career

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	4	0	0
World Cup	3	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	2	0	0
League Cup	1	0	0
FA Cup	1	0	1
UEFA Europa League	6	3	0
UEFA Europa League	2	1	0
Serie A	18	14	2
Premier League	21	4	1
Bundesliga	16	3	0
DFB Pokal	2	0	0
UEFA Champions League	5	2	1
Euro Championship	4	2	0
UEFA Nations League	6	0	2
World Cup - Qualification Europe	7	4	1
All Competitions	98	33	8

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Netherlands's group: Group F →

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World Cup 2026

Group F →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	6	7
2	Japan	3	1	2	0	4	5
3	Sweden	3	1	1	1	0	4
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	-10	0

2026-06-14Netherlands vs JapanAT&T Stadium, Arlington→2026-06-20Netherlands vs SwedenNRG Stadium, Houston→2026-06-25Tunisia vs NetherlandsArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City→

2026 tournament outlook

Donyell Malen will represent Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Netherlands have been drawn in Group F alongside Japan, Tunisia, Sweden. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-14 against Japan at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. As a forward, Malen will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Netherlands's best World Cup finish is Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup

Donyell Malen is part of the Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Ronald Koeman, alongside J. Bijlow, N. Aké, R. Gravenberch, and B. Brobbey among the key players.

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