These four clubs have been granted direct entry into the main tournament. The remaining 20 amateur clubs must compete in the qualifying rounds to secure their spot. In the second qualifying round, 14 clubs have secured their place: ACV, VV Eemdijk, EVV Echt, Excelsior '31, VVSB, AFC, GVVV, BVV Barendrecht, Kloetinge, Koninklijke HFC, VV Noordwijk, Excelsior Maassluis, SC Genemuiden, and RKAV Volendam. The remaining six clubs will compete in the final qualifying round on Wednesday, with matches including JOS Watergraafsmeer - TEC, Sparta Nijkerk - UDI '19, IJsselmeervogels - VV Gemert, Zwaluwen - Purmersteijn, TOGB - Rohda Raalte, and Germania - Kozakken Boys.
Limited number of amateur clubs qualify directly for KNVB Beker first round
Limited reliable evidence: 24 amateur clubs are participating in the first round of the Eurojackpot KNVB Beker, as confirmed by Voetbal International. Four amateur clubs, Quick Boys, De Treffers, HSV Hoek, and Rijnsburgse Boys, have secured a spot in the main tournament after winning their league or period title in the 2025/26 season.
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