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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group F
Four nations, two tickets to the Round of 32 — led by Netherlands.
Group F standings
Live · updates as matches finish| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  NetherlandsNED · FIFA #7· Qualifies | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 |  JapanJPN · FIFA #18· Qualifies | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| 3 |  SwedenSWE · FIFA #38· Best-3rd race | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  TunisiaTUN · FIFA #44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
Top 2 advance3rd — best 8 qualify
Players to watch
The headline names in each squad
In the dugout
H. MoriyasuManager · Japan
R. KoemanManager · Netherlands
E. HamrénManager · Sweden
S. LamouchiManager · TunisiaGroup strength
By FIFA world rankingRanked by FIFA position · avg FIFA rank #27
Group forecast
Projected points · from match win probabilitiesExpected points (green = projected top two). A model from FIFA-rank-weighted odds — not a prediction of any single result.
Group F matches
Full schedule →- Netherlands2 – 2Sun 14 JunJapan
Sun 14 Jun · AT&T Stadium · Dallas
- Sweden5 – 1Mon 15 JunTunisia
Mon 15 Jun · Estadio BBVA · Monterrey
- Netherlands5 – 1Sat 20 JunSweden
Sat 20 Jun · NRG Stadium · Houston
- Tunisia0 – 4Sun 21 JunJapan
Sun 21 Jun · Estadio BBVA · Monterrey
- Japan1 – 1Thu 25 JunSweden
Thu 25 Jun · AT&T Stadium · Dallas
- Tunisia1 – 3Thu 25 JunNetherlands
Thu 25 Jun · Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City
Who's missing
Full injury tracker →- S. MachinoJapan · IllnessOut
- T. KuboJapan · InjuryOut
- I. HienSweden · Muscle BruiseOut
- A. ArousTunisia · WoundOut
- M. NeffatiTunisia · WoundOut
Golden Boot race
Top scorers in this group
Head to head
All-time record between the sidesBy the numbers
Biggest win: Sweden 5–1 Tunisia
Where they play
How to watch Group F
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IndonesiaFIFA's named official media partners. The number of matches each carries and whether coverage is free or paid is set by local rights agreements — check your broadcaster for details.
Knockout crossover
The 2026 bracket is fixed: Group F's finishing spot decides its Round of 32 opponent. Winners are seeded against a best third-placed team; runners-up meet each other. Only the eight best third-placed sides of twelve advance.
Round of 32 · Match 75
vs Runner-up of GroupC
Top spot — guaranteed a place in the last 32.
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Orange Order\nin the East
The Netherlands and Japan set up a heavyweight clash in Group F, where experience and European firepower will test the limits of Japan's rising generation.
The Netherlands arrive as clear group favorites, buoyed by the elite continental pedigree of Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Tijjani Reijnders. Ronald Koeman's side carries the weight of European expectation—ranked 7th globally—and their depth in defense and midfield suggests they should navigate the group with minimal fuss, even if Wout Weghorst's form will be crucial to unlock tighter defenses.
Japan and Sweden will scrap for the second spot, with Hidemasa Moriyasu's side leaning on Takefusa Kubo's creativity and a compact midfield anchored by Abe Tanaka and Yo Suzuki. Graham Potter's Sweden, ranked 38th, possesses defensive steel through Victor Lindelöf and promising youth in Levi Bergvall, but lack the forward punch to trouble the Netherlands; the battle for progression sits squarely between the Blue Samurai and the Swedes.
Group F — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group F?
Group F features Japan, Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia.
When are World Cup 2026 Group F matches played?
Group F's 6 matches run from 14 June to 25 June, 2026.
Who is the favourite in World Cup 2026 Group F?
Netherlands are the highest-ranked side at FIFA #7.
How many teams qualify from Group F?
The top two teams in Group F advance to the Round of 32 automatically. The third-placed side can also go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
How can I watch World Cup 2026 Group F?
Group F is carried by FIFA's official media partners by territory — e.g. FOX Sports & Telemundo (United States), Televisa & TV Azteca (Mexico), Globo (Brazil). The number of matches each shows and whether coverage is free or paid varies by local rights deals.
Where are World Cup 2026 Group F matches played?
Group F is played across Dallas, Monterrey, Houston and Kansas City.