FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final draw
World Cup 2026 Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Six fixtures across 14 Jun–25 Jun at 4 venues. The top two from Group F progress directly to the Round of 32; third place may still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across the twelve groups.
- Group fixtures
- 6
- Window
- 14 Jun – 25 Jun
- Venues
- 4
- Slots advancing
- 2 + 3rd-place pool
Group F preview
What to expect
Netherlands and Japan should advance; the question is who finishes top. Potter's Sweden are dangerous on paper with Isak and Gyökeres up top, Tunisia have been the unit underwhelming everyone since AFCON.
Schedule
Group F fixtures
All six Group F matches, ordered by date and local kick-off. Times shown in the venue's local zone.
| Date | KO (local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun | 15:00 | Netherlands v Japan | AT&T Stadium · Arlington |
| 14 Jun | 20:00 | Sweden v Tunisia | Estadio BBVA · Monterrey |
| 20 Jun | 12:00 | Netherlands v Sweden | NRG Stadium · Houston |
| 20 Jun | 22:00 | Tunisia v Japan | Estadio BBVA · Monterrey |
| 25 Jun | 18:00 | Japan v Sweden | AT&T Stadium · Arlington |
| 25 Jun | 18:00 | Tunisia v Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City |
The four nations
Squads & storylines
Current head coach, the player most likely to define the tournament for them, and a quick read on form via FIFA ranking and recent World Cup history.
Netherlands
FIFA #7- Manager
- Ronald Koeman
- Key player
- Virgil van Dijk
- Last WC
- QF 2022
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Japan
FIFA #18- Manager
- Hajime Moriyasu
- Key player
- Takefusa Kubo
- Last WC
- Round of 16 (2022)
Sweden
FIFA #38- Manager
- Graham Potter
- Key player
- Alexander Isak
- Last WC
- QF 2018
Tunisia
FIFA #44- Manager
- Sami Trabelsi
- Key player
- Ellyes Skhiri
- Last WC
- Group stage (2022)
How Group F works
Three matches · Six fixtures
Each team plays the other three exactly once — six total group-stage fixtures. Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. Ties resolved on goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record, then fair-play points.
- 1st place
- Direct to Round of 32 as a top seed. Reseeded path avoids other group winners until the quarter-finals where possible.
- 2nd place
- Direct to Round of 32. Likely to face a group winner from a paired group in the first knockout tie.
- 3rd place
- Still alive. The eight best third-placed sides from the twelve groups progress to the R32. Ranked on points first, then goal difference and goals scored.
- 4th place
- Eliminated. Tournament ends after the third matchday for the group's bottom side.
Other groups
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FAQ
Group F — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group F?
Group F contains Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia. The draw was made by FIFA on 5 December 2025; teams play each other once in a single round-robin across the group stage.
How many matches will Group F play?
Six matches in total. Each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once, across three matchdays between 11 and 27 June 2026. Three points for a win, one for a draw.
How does Group F qualify for the knockouts?
The top two finishers in Group F qualify directly for the Round of 32. The third-placed side enters the pool of twelve third-placed sides across the group stage — the best eight on points, then goal difference, then goals scored, advance alongside them. Fourth place is eliminated.
Where can I buy tickets for Group F matches?
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