Key Takeaways
- Four nations. Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden
- Group stage runs Jun 14 to Jun 25. Each team plays three group matches; all dates in 2026
- Where they play. Host cities: Arlington, Guadalupe, Houston, Kansas City
- One to watch. Three-time finalists the Netherlands take on Asia's ever-reliable Japan
- Top two advance — plus maybe third. The top two reach the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams across all groups
Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia and Sweden. Below is where every Group F match is played and when — mapped across the host cities — plus the full fixture list and the live group standings.
The Teams
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Three-time finalists and perennial contenders.
🇯🇵 Japan
Asia’s most consistent side, aiming to go deep.
🇹🇳 Tunisia
Experienced North African qualifiers.
🇸🇪 Sweden
Back at the World Cup with their trademark organisation.
Group F Fixtures & Venues
Matchday 1
- Jun 14 — 🇳🇱 Netherlands vs Japan 🇯🇵 · AT&T Stadium, Arlington
- Jun 14 — 🇸🇪 Sweden vs Tunisia 🇹🇳 · Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe
Matchday 2
- Jun 20 — 🇳🇱 Netherlands vs Sweden 🇸🇪 · NRG Stadium, Houston
- Jun 20 — 🇹🇳 Tunisia vs Japan 🇯🇵 · Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe
Matchday 3
- Jun 25 — 🇯🇵 Japan vs Sweden 🇸🇪 · AT&T Stadium, Arlington
- Jun 25 — 🇹🇳 Tunisia vs Netherlands 🇳🇱 · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Group F Standings
Live group table — updated as results come in.
Standings provided by Sofascore
Fixture, venue and schedule details for Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Image Sources
- Mappr – Host-city map and featured illustration created by Mappr
