World Cup 2026 Group F
Netherlands won Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 7 points, ahead of Japan on 5. Sweden finished third and Tunisia bottom, from a group of Japan, Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia.
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Group F standings
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Group F fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Japan | JUN 14 · 20:00 UTC | AT&T Stadium |
| Sweden vs Tunisia | JUN 15 · 02:00 UTC | Estadio BBVA |
| Netherlands vs Sweden | JUN 20 · 17:00 UTC | NRG Stadium |
| Tunisia vs Japan | JUN 21 · 04:00 UTC | Estadio BBVA |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands | JUN 25 · 23:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| Japan vs Sweden | JUN 25 · 23:00 UTC | AT&T Stadium |
How did Group F finish?
Group F draws its four teams from 3 confederations: UEFA (Europe), AFC (Asia) and CAF (Africa). None of the four has won the World Cup; the most seasoned side is Sweden, whose best finish is runners-up (1958). Between them the four sides brought 36 previous World Cup appearances into 2026.
Netherlands won Group F with 7 points (2 wins, 10 goals scored), ahead of Japan on 5; both advanced to the Round of 32. Across its six matches the group produced 26 goals, the highest-scoring of them Sweden 5-1 Tunisia.
Group F put 3 teams into the knockout rounds. Netherlands went out in the round of 32, 1-1 to Morocco after extra time. Japan went out in the round of 32, 2-1 to Brazil. Sweden went out in the round of 32, 3-0 to France.
How do teams qualify from Group F?
Netherlands qualified as group winners on 7 points from 3 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 4. Japan took the second automatic place with 5 points, 1 clear of Sweden. Sweden went through as one of the eight best third-placed teams on 4 points, so Group F put three sides into the Round of 32. Tunisia finished bottom on 0 points.
Group F: quick answers
- Which teams were in Group F at the 2026 World Cup?
- Group F was made up of Japan, Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia.
- Who qualified from Group F?
- Netherlands won Group F on 7 points and Japan finished second on 5, so both advanced to the Round of 32.
- When did Group F play its matches?
- Group F's 6 fixtures ran from June 14 to June 25, 2026.
- What was the biggest win in Group F?
- Sweden won by 4, Sweden 5-1 Tunisia.
- Where were Group F matches played?
- AT&T Stadium, Estadio BBVA, NRG Stadium and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Sources for the Group F table
Group F's standings, its 6 fixtures and their results are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.