WC 2026 - Group Stage

Group F at WC 2026

Teams, Schedule, Standings and Predictions

Netherlands
Sweden
Tunisia Japan

Matches

6

Top Ranked

7th

Favorite

1.65

WC 2026 is the biggest edition yet, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The tournament features 12 groups of four, where the top 2 from each group and the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 venues from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

Group F brings together Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia and Japan.

Group F WC 2026 Standings and Table

PosTeamRankingWin GroupTo QualifySquad ValueProjection
1Netherlands7th1.751.10797M EURAdvance
2Japan19th4.151.35264M EURAdvance
3Sweden31th5.001.50364M EURBest 3rd?
4Tunisia40th12.002.452M EUREliminated

Please note: displayed odds may have changed since publication and are subject to updates.

Group F Odds, Predictions and Betting Tips

Group F - Group Winner Odds

TeamOdds
Netherlands1.70
Japan4.00
Sweden5.00
Tunisia12.00

Top scorer pick from this group: Cody Gakpo @ 40.00 (Tournament Top Goalscorer market).

Odds snapshot: 3 June 2026 - Napoleon Sports. Odds subject to change. 21+. T&Cs apply.

Group F is moderately strong with the Netherlands as clear favorites. Japan and Sweden are competitive teams, while Tunisia is the underdog.

TeamWin GroupTop 2Top 3To QualifyFinish Bottom
Netherlands1.751.301.071.1012
Japan4.151.801.201.354.75
Sweden5.002.101.301.504.00
Tunisia12.0041.952.41.75

Group F Winner Market

Who will win Group F?

Netherlands

1.65

Japan

4.50

Sweden

5.00

Tunisia

12.00

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Betting Tips for Group F

Top bet types for this group: Group Winner: Netherlands; To Qualify: Netherlands & Japan; Over 2.5 Goals in Netherlands matches. Use the BetBuilder to combine multiple markets into a single bet.

Group F - WC 2026 Teams

Netherlands - Overview and Odds

World Ranking

7th

Squad Value

797M EUR

Coach

Ronald Koeman (Dutch)

Win Group Odds

1.65

Qualified via UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group B (2nd, 6-0-2, 18 pts).

Japan - Overview and Odds

World Ranking

19th

Squad Value

264M EUR

Coach

Hajime Moriyasu (Japan)

Win Group Odds

4.50

Qualified via AFC Second Round, Group B (1st, 6-0-0, 18 pts).

Sweden - Overview and Odds

World Ranking

31th

Squad Value

364M EUR

Coach

Graham Potter (English)

Win Group Odds

5.00

Qualified via UEFA Group B;UEFA Second Round Path B (4th;Playoff Winner, 2-2-4, 2 pts).

Tunisia - Overview and Odds

World Ranking

40th

Squad Value

52M EUR

Coach

Sabri Lamouchi (French)

Win Group Odds

12.00

Qualified via CAF Group H (1st, 9-1-0, 28 pts).

Group F Schedule, Fixtures and Match Dates

Round 1 - 14 June 2026

Netherlands vs Japan

Dallas Stadium, Dallas

1: 3.10X: 3.502: 3.10
CEST 22:00 EEST 23:00 BRT 17:00

Sweden vs Tunisia

Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey

1: 1.95X: 3.402: 4.10
CEST 04:00 EEST 05:00 BRT 23:00

Round 2 - 20 June 2026

Netherlands vs Sweden

Houston Stadium, Houston

12:00 CDT
CEST 19:00 EEST 20:00 BRT 14:00

Tunisia vs Japan

Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey

22:00 CST
CEST 06:00 EEST 07:00 BRT 01:00

Round 3 - 25 June 2026

Tunisia vs Netherlands

Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City

18:00 CDT
CEST 01:00 EEST 02:00 BRT 20:00

Japan vs Sweden

Dallas Stadium, Dallas

18:00 CDT
CEST 01:00 EEST 02:00 BRT 20:00

Stadiums and Venues for Group F

StadiumCityMatches
Dallas StadiumDallas2
Monterrey StadiumMonterrey2
Houston StadiumHouston1
Kansas City StadiumKansas City1

Potential Round of 32 Matchups for Group F

Group F Winner

vs Runner-up Group C (Monterrey)

Group F Runner-up

vs Winner Group C (Houston)

Last 5 Games for Group F Teams

Netherlands - Last 5 Games

DateOpponentResultCompetition
2026-06-03Belgium1-1Friendly
2026-05-29Portugal2-0Friendly
2026-03-27Germany1-1Friendly
2026-03-23Denmark3-1Friendly
2025-11-18Norway2-0European Qualifiers

Japan - Last 5 Games

DateOpponentResultCompetition
2026-06-01South Korea2-1Friendly
2026-05-27Saudi Arabia1-0Friendly
2026-03-26Australia2-0Friendly
2026-03-21Iran1-1Friendly
2025-11-18China PR4-0AFC Qualifiers

Tunisia - Last 5 Games

DateOpponentResultCompetition
2026-05-30Algeria1-1Friendly
2026-05-26Morocco0-1Friendly
2026-03-25Libya2-0Friendly
2026-03-21Egypt1-2Friendly
2025-11-19Equatorial Guinea2-1CAF Qualifiers

Sweden - Last 5 Games

DateOpponentResultCompetition
2026-06-02Finland3-0Friendly
2026-05-28Denmark1-1Friendly
2026-03-31Ukraine2-1European Qualifiers
2026-03-26Estonia4-0European Qualifiers
2025-11-18Austria1-2European Qualifiers

Head-to-Head History: Group F

MatchupRecordNotable
Netherlands vs Japan2-1-02010 the tournament, Netherlands 1-0 Japan, a crucial group stage victory for the Net
Netherlands vs Sweden3-4-12010 UEFA Euro Qualifiers, Netherlands 4-1 Sweden, a dominant performance by the
Netherlands vs Tunisia1-2-01978 Friendly, Tunisia 0-4 Netherlands, a significant win for the
Japan vs Sweden3-2-11936 Olympic Games, Japan 3-2 Sweden, Japan's upset victory in the Olympics.
Japan vs Tunisia3-0-12022 Kirin Cup, Japan 0-3 Tunisia, Tunisia secured a decisive victory in this to
Sweden vs Tunisia2-1-12003 Friendly, Tunisia 1-0 Sweden, Tunisia secured a narrow victor

FAQ about Group F at WC 2026

Which teams are in Group F?

Group F consists of Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia and Japan.

Who will win Group F?

The Netherlands are the clear favorites to win Group F due to their strong squad, rich footballing history, and consistent performance in major tournaments. Their individual player quality and tactical discipline make them strong favourites to advance.

When does Group F start playing?

Group F kicks off on 14 June 2026.

What are the winning odds for Group F?

Netherlands: 1.65 | Japan: 4.50 | Sweden: 5.00 | Tunisia: 12.00

How many teams advance from Group F?

The top 2 teams advance directly. The 3rd-placed team may also qualify as one of the 8 best third-placed teams.

What is WC 2026 format?

48 teams in 12 groups of 4. Top 2 + 8 best 3rd-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. 104 matches across 16 venues in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

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