FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group F

  • Netherlands
  • Japan
  • Sweden
  • Tunisia

Group F — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Sun Jun 14, 15:00 local — Netherlands vs Japan — Group F, Matchday 1 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas)
  2. Sun Jun 14, 20:00 local — Sweden vs Tunisia — Group F, Matchday 1 — Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe (Monterrey)
  3. Sat Jun 20, 12:00 local — Netherlands vs Sweden — Group F, Matchday 2 — NRG Stadium, Houston
  4. Sat Jun 20, 22:00 local — Tunisia vs Japan — Group F, Matchday 2 — Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe (Monterrey)
  5. Thu Jun 25, 18:00 local — Japan vs Sweden — Group F, Matchday 3 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas)
  6. Thu Jun 25, 18:00 local — Tunisia vs Netherlands — Group F, Matchday 3 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Group F Venues

  • AT&T Stadium (Arlington)
  • Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)
  • NRG Stadium (Houston)
  • Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F features Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group F Squad Profile

Each team in Group F brings something different. The Group F opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group F matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group F Matches

Group F matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group F Knockout Stage Path

Group F winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where Netherlands, Japan, and the other Group F teams will meet next.

Group F Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group F could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group F Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group F, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is Netherlands. The most likely runner-up is Japan. Sweden and Tunisia compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group F contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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