The Defining Moment
Netherlands 1934
In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Switzerland in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Switzerland ended what had been a promising tournament run.
Gejus van der Meulen
Sjef van Run
Mauk Weber
Puck van Heel
Wim Anderiesen
Henk Pellikaan
Beb Bakhuys
Kick Smit
Joop van Nellen
Leen Vente
Frank Wels
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4-2-3-1
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3-4-3
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5-4-1
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World Cup 1934
Netherlands
Round of 16For the first time in their history, Netherlands walked onto the World Cup stage. Bob Glendenning led the squad into the unknown.
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Switzerland Beats Netherlands 3-2 in Round of 16
The 1934 FIFA World Cup saw Switzerland triumph over the Netherlands in a captivating encounter, culminating in a 3-2 victory at San Siro in Milan.
Jan 10, 2026
The Campaign
World Cup 1934
Netherlands's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
1934 campaign
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Reached the knockout rounds in their first ever World Cup.
Top Scorer
Leen Vente
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Leen Vente led Netherlands's attack with 1 goal at the 1934 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Smit, both with 1.
Head Coach
Bob Glendenning
England · 1934
The tactical mind behind Netherlands's 1934 campaign.
Playing Style
Nieuwe Makers
Tactical identity · 1934
Ondanks het gevaar om te falen, kwam Nederland opnieuw in zicht met een sterk spel. Leen Vente en Kick Smit werden de topscorers voor NLD.
Goalkeepers
Adri van Male
GK
Gejus van der Meulen
1GAME
GK
Leo Halle
GK
Defenders
Jan van Diepenbeek
CB
Mauk Weber
1GAME
CB
Puck van Heel
1GAME
CB
Sjef van Run
1GAME
LB
Wim Anderiesen
1GAME
RB
Midfielders
Bas Paauwe
CM
Beb Bakhuys
1GAME
CM
Henk Pellikaan
1GAME
LM
Kick Smit
1GAME1GOAL
RM
Toon Oprinsen
CM
Forwards
Arend Schoemaker
CF
Frank Wels
1GAME
RW
Jaap Mol
CF
Jan Graafland
CF
Joop van Nellen
1GAME
LW
Kees Mijnders
CF
Leen Vente
1GAME1GOAL
CF
Manus Vrauwdeunt
CF
Wim Langendaal
CF