Xavi was appointed by the KNVB in August, one month after Ronald Koeman resigned following a disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Netherlands were eliminated from the round of 32 by Morocco, who bested Oranje on penalties.

With a breath of fresh air flowing through the KNVB HQ in Zeist, everyone is looking forward to what the Netherlands can do under Xavi. His first test: the UEFA Nations League, which kicks off on Thursday, September 24th.

Here is a look at the Netherlands' full 2026 UEFA Nations League schedule in Group B, where they'll play Germany, Serbia, and Greece, and it kicks off with a classic international rivalry.

Thursday, September 24th: The Netherlands - Germany (20.45 CET, Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam)

Sunday, September 27th: Serbia - The Netherlands (18.00 CET, Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade)

Thursday, October 1st: Greece - The Netherlands (20.45 CET, Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki)

Sunday, October 4th: The Netherlands - Serbia (20.45 CET, Philips Stadion, Eindhoven)

Friday, November 13th: The Netherlands - Greece (20.45 CET, Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam)

Monday, November 16th: Germany - The Netherlands (20.45 CET, Olympiastadion, Berlin)