Netherlands vs Sweden: World Cup 2026 Prediction, Kick-Off Time, Team News, Odds, H2h
Sweden can clinch a knockout-stage spot with a win after beating Tunisia 5-1, while the Netherlands need three points to stay in control.
- On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Netherlands face Sweden at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, for a pivotal World Cup group match; coverage begins at 5.30pm BST on BBC One.
- Head coach Ronald Koeman faces scrutiny following the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan last week, while Sweden enters buoyed by a 5-1 victory over Tunisia.
- The Netherlands will miss Xavi Simons, Jurrien Timber, and Quinten Timber due to injuries, while Sweden remains without playmaker Dejan Kulusevski.
- A win for the Netherlands is essential to avoid a nervy final group match, while Sweden can secure a knockout stage spot with victory.
- Analysts anticipate a tight contest, with some predicting Sweden could secure an upset; fans can follow all action via the Standard Sport live blog.
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The Dutch national team plays Sweden on Saturday. Tickets are still available online, but the prices are extremely high. Reporter Hein Keijser explains why.
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Andrea Montolivo Houston (USA), 19 Jun (EFE).- After the 2-2 tie in his debut against Japan, the Netherlands team will be measured this Saturday with Sweden in Houston with no margin of error, in a high demand test against some Swedes who rolled 5-1 to Tunisia at its premiere. Daichi Kamada’s goal that gave Japan the 2-2 draw in the 89th minute complicated the lives of the Dutch, called to react immediately to relaunch their round pass ambitions…
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