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Netherlands

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The most decorated team never to win the World Cup carries that label like an old wound. Three finals, in 1974, 1978 and 2010, all lost; five decades as the eternal bridesmaid. Ronald Koeman, back for a second spell, has steadied things on the back of the run to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, where the Dutch rediscovered a little belief. His side is built on a familiar logic: Virgil van Dijk anchoring the defence and wearing the armband, Frenkie de Jong setting the tempo from deep when fit, Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons stretching the play out wide. It is a technically refined, balanced team that knows what it wants to be. In Group F, against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, the path looks manageable, and a semi-final is the honest target. Less than that would feel like a chance missed.

Matches
F #10
Jun 14
FT
Netherlands
2 – 2
Japan
AT&T STADIUM · DALLAS
F #33
Jun 20
FT
Netherlands
5 – 1
Sweden
NRG STADIUM · HOUSTON
F #58
Jun 25
FT
Tunisia
1 – 3
Netherlands
ARROWHEAD STADIUM · KANSAS CITY
R32 #75
Jun 30
FT
Netherlands
1 – 1
Morocco
ESTADIO BBVA · MONTERREY

Standings · F

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1NED3210+67
2JPN3120+45
3SWE311104
4TUN3003-100
When does Netherlands play their first match?
Netherlands's opening match is on June 14, 2026 at 20:00 UTC against Japan, played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
Who are Netherlands's group rivals?
Netherlands is drawn into Group F of the 2026 tournament alongside Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Netherlands in?
Netherlands is in Group F. The group also features Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
How many matches will Netherlands play in the tournament?
Netherlands are scheduled to play 4 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Netherlands advance from Group F?
Netherlands need to finish in the top two of Group F to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.