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13 Things You Need To Know About The Netherlands' World Cup Team

Hup, Holland, Hup!

1. This is what the Dutch jersey looks like.

Their mascot is a royal lion. It's pretty badass.

2. The Dutch are nicknamed the Oranje, which really shouldn't come as a surprise.

3. "Hup, Holland, Hup" is a Dutch football cheer. You should probably learn to sing along.

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4. When it comes to rivalries on the pitch, it's safe to say the Dutch aren't big fans of the German national team.

5. Historically, the Oranje have played a style known as Total Football, or Totaalvoetbal.

6. The Dutch hold the record for reaching the most World Cup finals without ever winning, at three, in 1974, 1978, and 2010. Sad face.

7. So yes, the Dutch did pretty well last time around, reaching the final match. Unfortunately, they came up short in the title game, losing to Spain 1-0... In extra time, nonetheless.

8. Then, in the 2012 European Championship, the Dutch absolutely stunk it up in the Group of Death, failing to win a match in group play.

It's safe to say the Dutch want to erase that from their memories with a strong showing in Brazil. But how does the 2014 squad match up?

9. This is Louis van Gaal, the Dutch manager.

10. The Dutch are in Group B, along with Chile, Spain, and Australia.

11. Watch out for winger Arjen Robben...

12. ...And also striker Roben van Persie.

13. If everything breaks right, what are the Dutch's chances of winning it all?