United’s 30 year old striker has played for the Dutch squad since 2005 and is their all-time top scorer with 42 goals.
The Netherlands made it all the way to the 2010 World Cup final but ultimately lost in extra time to Spain.
Van Persie will be 34 when the next World Cup comes around so this will probably be his last chance to showcase his talents on the biggest stage of them all – and to new club manager Louis van Gaal as well!