Netherlands becomes 8th nation to hit 100 FIFA World Cup goals

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

The Netherlands national football team has officially become the eighth country in history to reach the milestone of 100 or more FIFA World Cup goals.

The Netherlands has officially cemented its place in football elite by surpassing the milestone of 100 collective goals in FIFA World Cup history.

Entering the 2026 tournament with 96 historical goals, the prolific Oranje secured their centurion status following an action-packed 2-2 opening group stage draw against Japan and their subsequent matches in the United States.

By achieving this feat, the three-time World Cup finalists join an exclusive, star-studded roster of global powerhouses.

The elite centurion club features defensive and attacking giants alike, including record-holders Brazil, Germany, Argentina, France, Italy, England, and Spain, further validating the enduring global impact of the iconic Dutch “Total Football” philosophy.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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