Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiël, 22, has been called up to the Dutch national squad (Oranje) for the first time, earning his debut selection after a strong start to the season that included five goals. New Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernández made the call personally, prompting an emotional reaction from Zechiël, who admitted he broke into a celebratory dance once the phone call ended. Meanwhile, veteran striker Wout Weghorst, 34, has been left out of the squad and effectively confirmed his international career is over, though he vowed never to officially retire from Oranje — a sentiment that echoes his iconic two-goal substitute appearance against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup quarter-final.