Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP F · NED · UEFA
Netherlands return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 12th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Japan | JUN 14 · 20:00 UTC | AT&T Stadium |
| Netherlands vs Sweden | JUN 20 · 17:00 UTC | NRG Stadium |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands | JUN 25 · 23:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
Who else is in Group F?
See the full Group F table and fixtures →
Netherlands at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Netherlands in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Netherlands are in Group F, with Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Netherlands play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Netherlands face Japan on JUN 14 · 20:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX.
- How many World Cups have Netherlands won?
- Netherlands have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010).