Netherlands
The Netherlands begin Group F as a team many will expect to top the section, especially if they control possession and field position early. Their challenge is to avoid letting a balanced group drift into narrow margins.
Latest schedule, standings, team notes, and qualification picture for Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden.
As of April 3, 2026, Group F is set with Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden. The group looks balanced enough that one strong result could reshape the table quickly, so every fixture matters from the opening round.
Netherlands bring technical control, Japan offer one of the cleanest collective structures in the field, Tunisia remain difficult to break down, and Sweden add height, work rate, and direct threat.
Below is the full 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F fixture list, including match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues.
Netherlands
Japan
Sweden
Tunisia
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Sweden
Tunisia
Japan
Tunisia
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SwedenAs of April 3, 2026, no Group F match has been played, so all four teams start level on zero points and zero goal difference. The table below will begin to separate once the section opens on June 14, 2026.
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Netherlands begin Group F as a team many will expect to top the section, especially if they control possession and field position early. Their challenge is to avoid letting a balanced group drift into narrow margins.
Japan continue to look like one of the most tactically reliable teams outside the traditional elite. Their pressing, movement, and discipline make them a very serious contender for direct qualification.
Tunisia tend to keep games compact and competitive, which matters a lot in a section like this. They may not have much room for error, but they have enough structure to stay involved in every match.
Sweden bring a fresh but still dangerous profile into Group F, with direct attacking moments and strong set-piece potential. They look well placed to turn this into a genuine four-team race.
As of April 3, 2026, Group F includes Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden. The group was locked in after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw and the completion of the last qualification decisions.
The top two teams in Group F qualify directly for the Round of 32. The eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also advance in the expanded 48-team format.
As of April 3, 2026, the Group F standings are level because no match has been played yet. All four teams start on zero points, zero wins, and zero goal difference before the opening fixtures.
Group F opens on June 14, 2026 and the final round of group-stage fixtures is scheduled for June 25, 2026. Full kickoff times and venue links are listed in the schedule section above.