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World Cup 2026 · Group F · FIFA #7
Netherlands
- Group
- F
- FIFA Rank
- #7
- Pot
- 1
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group F · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | #7 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Japan | #18 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #38 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | #44 | 4 |
Netherlands's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 20:00 UTC
🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇯🇵 Japan
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
· Arlington · capacity 80,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Japan's team page →
Matchday 2 · 17:00 UTC
🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇸🇪 Sweden
Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
· Houston · capacity 72,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Sweden's team page →
Matchday 3 · 23:00 UTC
🇹🇳 Tunisia vs 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium)
· Kansas City · capacity 76,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Tunisia's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-1-4-1 mid-block
Pivot
Frenkie de Jong
Attacking focus
Cody Gakpo · Xavi Simons
Identity
Frenkie de Jong as single pivot, Van Dijk anchoring the back four
Key players
DI
Virgil van Dijk
JO
Frenkie de Jong
Cody Gakpo
RE
Tijjani Reijnders
Netherlands at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 12 (incl. 2026) | Final · 3× champion |
How to watch Netherlands
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: NOS · Ziggo Sport
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Netherlands
Netherlands World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Netherlands play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Netherlands's tournament begins Jun 14, 2026 against Japan at Dallas Stadium, Arlington (20:00 UTC).
Who is Netherlands's coach at World Cup 2026?
Ronald Koeman.
What group is Netherlands in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group F with Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
What is Netherlands's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#7 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 1.
Has Netherlands ever reached a World Cup Final?
Netherlands's best finish is Final, reached 3 times. They have appeared at 12 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Netherlands's captain at World Cup 2026?
Virgil van Dijk.
Where can I watch Netherlands's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; NOS · Ziggo Sport in Netherlands.