Mats Wieffer – Netherlands | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Mats Wieffer
Date of BirthNovember 16, 1999 (age 26)
Place of BirthBorne, Netherlands
Height / Weight188 / 78
PositionDefender
Current ClubBrighton
34
Career
Appearances
2
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Premier League | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 34 | 2 | 3 |
6
Int'l
Caps
0
Int'l
Goals
Netherlands International
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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 tournament outlook
Mats Wieffer 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 defender, Wieffer 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
Mats Wieffer 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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Netherlands Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| J. Bijlow | Goalkeeper |
| N. Aké | Defender |
| R. Gravenberch | Midfielder |
| B. Brobbey | Attacker |
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