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World Cup 2026 Group F

Teams: Netherlands · Japan · Sweden · Tunisia

Group F Teams

Group F — All Games

6 games
DateMatchupTime (ET)RoundVenueStatus
Sun, Jun 144:00 PMGroup FAT&T StadiumScheduled
Mon, Jun 1510:00 PMGroup FEstadio BBVA BancomerScheduled
Sat, Jun 201:00 PMGroup FNRG StadiumScheduled
Sun, Jun 2112:00 AMGroup FEstadio BBVA BancomerScheduled
Thu, Jun 257:00 PMGroup FArrowhead StadiumScheduled
Thu, Jun 257:00 PMGroup FAT&T StadiumScheduled

World Cup 2026 Group F — FAQs

Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group F?

Group F contains: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. Each team plays the other three in a round-robin format — 6 games total, 2 per matchday across Matchdays 1–3.

What is the Group F schedule for the 2026 World Cup?

Group F games span Matchday 1 (Jun 11–17), Matchday 2 (Jun 18–23), and Matchday 3 (Jun 24–27). The two Matchday 3 games kick off simultaneously within the group.

When does Netherlands play in the 2026 World Cup?

Netherlands plays three group games across Matchdays 1, 2, and 3 in Group F. Exact kickoff dates, times (ET), and venues are in the schedule table on this page.

Does Netherlands play Japan in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Netherlands and Japan meet in the 2026 World Cup group stage as part of Group F. Check the Group F schedule for the exact date, kickoff time, and venue.

Does Netherlands play Sweden in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Netherlands and Sweden meet in the 2026 World Cup group stage as part of Group F. Check the Group F schedule for the exact date, kickoff time, and venue.

Does Netherlands play Tunisia in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Netherlands and Tunisia meet in the 2026 World Cup group stage as part of Group F. Check the Group F schedule for the exact date, kickoff time, and venue.

Who is the favorite to win Group F?

Netherlands enters Group F as the highest-ranked team by FIFA ranking and is the typical favorite to win the group. However, the compact three-game format means any result is possible — World Cup upsets are a tournament staple.

How many teams advance from Group F?

The top two teams from Group F advance automatically to the Round of 32. If Group F's third-place team ranks among the 8 best third-place records across all 12 groups, they also advance.

What happens to the third-place team in Group F?

Third place in Group F is not an automatic elimination. If their points, goal difference, and goals scored rank them among the 8 best third-place finishers across all 12 groups, they still advance to the Round of 32.

What channel are Group F games on?

In the USA, Group F games air on Fox, FS1, or FS2 (English) and Telemundo or Universo (Spanish). High-profile Group F matchups — especially those featuring Netherlands or Japan — will air on the Fox broadcast network.

When is the final Matchday 3 game in Group F?

Group F's Matchday 3 games take place June 24–27, 2026, with both matches kicking off simultaneously. This prevents any team from having an unfair informational advantage in the decisive round.

What are the Group F standings?

Group F standings update in real time on the Standings and Group Stage Table pages as results come in during the group stage.