Group F · Match 35 · Jun 20, 2026
Netherlands VS Sweden
- Stage
- Group F
- Date
- Capacity
- 72K
- Roof
- Indoor
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Mexico City
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
London (UK)
Sat, Jun 20, 6:00 PM
The teams
🇳🇱
FIFA rank#7
CoachRonald Koeman
CaptainVirgil van Dijk
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishFinal
🇸🇪
FIFA rank#38
CoachJon Dahl Tomasson
CaptainViktor Gyökeres
Formation4-4-2
Best WC finishFinal
Venue: NRG Stadium
FIFA tournament name Houston Stadium — capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Houston.
Transit on match day
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, very humid — 26-34°C, matches climate-controlled
Airports
Houston Intercontinental (IAH) · Houston Hobby (HOU)
Where to stay
Downtown Houston, Montrose, The Heights
Full travel guide: Houston World Cup 2026 host city →
Group F standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | #7 |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Japan | #18 |
| 3 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #38 |
| 4 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | #44 |
Other Group F fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group F Jun 14 · 20:00 UTC
Netherlands vs Japan
Group F Jun 14 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Sweden vs Tunisia
Group F Jun 20 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
Tunisia vs Japan
Group F Jun 25 · 23:00 UTC
Japan vs Sweden
Group F Jun 25 · 23:00 UTC
Tunisia vs Netherlands
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group E 00:00 UTC (next day) · Kansas City Stadium
Ecuador vs Curaçao
Group F 04:00 UTC (next day) · Monterrey Stadium
Tunisia vs Japan
Group E 20:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Germany vs Ivory Coast
Other matches at NRG Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC
Germany vs Curaçao
Group K Jun 17 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs DR Congo
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
R32 Jun 29 · 17:00 UTC
Group C winner vs Group F runner-up
Netherlands vs Sweden — FAQ
When is Netherlands vs Sweden kicking off?
June 20, 2026 at 17:00 UTC (NRG Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Netherlands vs Sweden being played?
NRG Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Houston Stadium) in Houston. Capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group F fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Netherlands's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. NOS · Ziggo Sport is the primary broadcaster in Netherlands.
How do I get to NRG Stadium on match day?
METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)
Who else is in Group F?
Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sat, Jun 20, 1:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM · Mexico City: Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM · London (UK): Sat, Jun 20, 6:00 PM