🇳🇱 Netherlands vs Sweden 🇸🇪
Sat Jun 20 2026 • Kickoff 18:00 CT • NRG Stadium, Houston, USA
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Netherlands vs Sweden — what to expect
Netherlands meet Sweden in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #7 and #32 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Ronald Koeman will set out Netherlands, while Jon Dahl Tomasson leads Sweden — captained by Virgil van Dijk and Viktor Gyökeres.
Netherlands face Sweden in Group F at NRG Stadium, Houston. Kickoff 18:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group F.
Netherlands vs Sweden live streaming
Streaming guide
Netherlands vs Sweden streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.
Netherlands vs Sweden TV channels (global)
| Country / Region | Official broadcasters |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock |
| United Kingdom | BBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX |
| Canada | TSN, CTV, RDS (FR) |
| Mexico | Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX |
| India | Sports18, JioCinema |
| Pakistan | Tapmad, A Sports |
| Australia | Optus Sport, SBS |
| MENA | beIN Sports MENA |
| Brazil | Globo, SporTV, CazéTV |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV |
| France | TF1, M6, beIN Sports |
| Spain | RTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+ |
FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.
Netherlands vs Sweden where to watch
Stadium & venue
NRG Stadium
Houston's enclosed venue. Capacity: 72,220 (Houston, TX, USA).
Opened 2002. Houston Texans.
Travel: METRORail Red Line to Stadium Park.
Fan tips: Climate controlled — relief from Texas summer heat.
Full stadium guide →Team news & predicted lineups
🇳🇱 Netherlands predicted XI
Coach Ronald Koeman is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Virgil van Dijk.
- Virgil van Dijk — Defender (Liverpool)
- Netherlands Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Netherlands Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.
🇸🇪 Sweden predicted XI
Coach Jon Dahl Tomasson likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Viktor Gyökeres.
- Sweden Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Sweden Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Sweden Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.