The Defining Moment
Netherlands 1938
In the knockout rounds, they fell to Czechoslovakia in the Round of 16. Czechoslovakia proved to be a step too far, and Netherlands's campaign came to a decisive end in the the last 16.
Adri van Male
Bertus Caldenhove
Mauk Weber
Puck van Heel
Wim Anderiesen
Bas Paauwe
Kick Smit
Bertus de Harder
Frans van der Veen
Leen Vente
Frank Wels
4-3-3
4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
4-1-4-1
4-5-1
4-3-2-1
3-5-2
3-4-3
5-3-2
5-4-1
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World Cup 1938
Netherlands
Round of 16Netherlands returned to the World Cup in 1938, looking to improve on their 1934 knockout-round exit. Under Bob Glendenning, they were ready to write the next chapter.
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Czechoslovakia Beats Netherlands 3-0 in Round of 16
The 1938 FIFA World Cup saw Czechoslovakia triumph over the Netherlands in a thrilling round of 16 encounter held at Stade Jules Deschaseaux in Le Havre.
Dec 31, 2025
The Campaign
World Cup 1938
Netherlands's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
1938 campaign
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Head Coach
Bob Glendenning
England · 1934 – 1938
The tactical mind behind Netherlands's 1938 campaign.
Playing Style
Netherlandish Precision
Tactical identity · 1938
The Netherlands played with precision, but ultimately struggled to overcome their opponents' attacks. Glendenning's tactics relied on swift counter-attacks and organized defense.
Goalkeepers
Adri van Male
1GAME
GK
Niek Michel
GK
Defenders
Bertus Caldenhove
1GAME
LB
Dick Been
CB
Hendrikus Plenter
CB
Mauk Weber
1GAME
CB
Puck van Heel
1GAME
CB
Wim Anderiesen
1GAME
RB
Midfielders
Bas Paauwe
1GAME
LM
Bertus de Harder
1GAME
RM
Frans Hogenbirk
CM
Kick Smit
1GAME
CM
Rene Pijpers
CM
Forwards
Arie de Winter
CF
Daaf Drok
CF
Frank Wels
1GAME
RW
Frans van der Veen
1GAME
LW
Henk van Spaandonck
CF
Klaas Ooms
CF
Leen Vente
1GAME
CF
Piet Punt
CF
Piet de Boer
CF