2014 FIFA World Cup Fourth Place Finish
Netherlands finished third at the 2014 World Cup, not fourth.
The Netherlands finished third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, not fourth.
Quick Facts
- Tournament
- FIFA World Cup 2014
- Final position
- Third Place
- Head coach
- Louis van Gaal
- Team top scorer
- Robin van Persie (5 goals)
- Semi-final opponent
- Argentina
- Third-place match result
- Won 3-0 vs Brazil
Lore & Background
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th edition of the tournament, held in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014. Germany defeated Argentina 1–0 in the final to win their fourth world title. Brazil finished fourth after losing to Germany in the semi-finals and then losing the third-place match.
Did You Know?
- Germany became the first European team to win a World Cup in the Americas.
- This was the most recent World Cup to feature all previous winners.
More in Honours & Records
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Elsewhere in Netherlands National Team
Kijk-in-de-Koop · Stadiums & Fan CultureThe Van Gaal Era (2012–2014) · Team History & ErasRobin van Persie · Legendary Players & Icons2010 World Cup Quarter-Final vs Uruguay · Iconic Matches & ClassicsArgentina · Great Rivalries & DerbiesNetherlands vs Yugoslavia – 1988 Euro Final · Great Rivalries & Derbies
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