Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP F · NED · UEFA
Netherlands returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 12th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010).
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Netherlands's World Cup record
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 11 |
| Best finish | Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) |
| Titles | 0 |
Netherlands's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Japan | JUN 14 · 20:00 UTC | AT&T Stadium | 2-2 |
| Netherlands vs Sweden | JUN 20 · 17:00 UTC | NRG Stadium | 5-1 |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands | JUN 25 · 23:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | 1-3 |
| Netherlands vs Morocco | JUN 30 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio BBVA | 1-1 (2-3 pens) |
How did Netherlands do at the 2026 World Cup?
Netherlands played 3 group matches in Group F, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 0, with 10 scored and 4 conceded: 2-2 against Japan, 5-1 against Sweden, 3-1 against Tunisia.
In the knockout rounds they drew 1-1 with Morocco and lost 2-3 on penalties in the round of 32.
Who else is in Group F?
See the full Group F table and fixtures →
Netherlands at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Netherlands in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Netherlands were drawn into Group F with Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
- Who did Netherlands play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Netherlands opened against Japan on JUN 14 · 20:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX, and it finished 2-2.
- How many World Cups have Netherlands won?
- Netherlands have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010).
Sources for Netherlands's 2026 record
Netherlands's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.