Netherlands vs Morocco squad comparison: Market values and most expensive players

The Netherlands and Morocco meet at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey in one of the most anticipated World Cup 2026 first-round knockout fixtures.

The Atlas Lions secured second position in Group C, behind Brazil, on goal difference. They finished the group stages unbeaten, winning two and drawing once.

Meanwhile, the Oranje also won two of their three games, drawing the other. But they finished top of Group F with seven points, ahead of Japan and Sweden.

The two sides met in the 1994 World Cup, here on USA soil. The Netherlands won 2-1 over Morocco back then in the group stages. However, this time around, the stakes are higher.

They met twice in friendlies after their World Cup clash. Morrocco won a friendly 2-1 in 1999, while Netherlands emerged victorious 2-1 in their latest meeting in 2017.

The two star-studded squads have changed drastically since then. Discover how they compare in terms of their most and least valuable squad players.

Netherlands vs Morocco squad value comparison

*all values from Transfermarkt

The Netherlands's total squad value is €754.2m (£650.7m), ranking them seventh in terms of all World Cup 2026 squads.

In contrast, Morocco's total squad value is €447.7m (£386.25m), almost half of the Oranje squad, and 14th among the 48 teams at the World Cup.

Netherlands vs Morocco most valuable players

Netherlands's three most valuable squad players are Ryan Gravenberch (€80m/£69m), Jurrien Cody Gakpo (€60m/£51.7m) & Tijjani Reijnders (€50m/£43.1m). However, Timber, their second-most valuable player at (€70m/£60.3m) was ruled out of the World Cup at the last-minute with a groin injury

Gravenberch, Gakpo and Reijnders have started all three matches in the group stages at the World Cup. They are expected to start once again in the round of 32 fixture.

Morocco's three most valuable squad players are Achraf Hakimi (€80m/£69m), Ayyoub Bouaddi (€50m/£43.1m) and Ismael Sabari (€40m/£34.5m). Morrocco have the most valuable Arab team at the World Cup.

All three of them have been instrumental for Morocco in the opening games. Bouaddi was the only player to miss any of the three matches, as he was benched in the 4-2 win over Haiti in their final game.

Netherlands vs. Morocco least valuable players

Netherlands's three least valuable squad players are Wout Weghorst (€2m/£1.73m), Marten de Roon (€3.2m/£2.76m) and Mark Flekken (€6m/£5.2m).

Morocco's three least valuable squad players are Marwan Saadane (€400k/£345k), Munir El Kajoui (€600k/£517.7k) & Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (€1m/£860k).

None of the six players have made an appearance at the World Cup so far.

Netherlands vs. Morocco: Transfer records

Netherlands's most expensive player is Frenkie De Jong, who moved to Barcelona from Ajax in 2019 for €86m (£74.2m).

Morocco's most expensive player is Achraf Hakimi, who transferred to Paris Saint-Germain from Inter Milan in 2021 for €60m (£51.8m).