🇳🇱 Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup
Group F · FIFA World Cup 2026
The Netherlands compete in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing all group matches in Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City. The Oranje are 3-time World Cup finalists (1974, 1978, 2010) and reached the quarter-finals in Qatar 2022, arriving with a talented squad built around Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons, and Virgil van Dijk.
Group F Match Schedule
- June 14: vs Japan, AT&T Stadium Dallas. 15:00 CT (22:00, Amsterdam)
- June 20: vs Sweden, NRG Stadium Houston. 12:00 CT (19:00, Amsterdam)
- June 25: vs Tunisia, Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City. 18:00 CT (01:00 June 26, Amsterdam)
Viewing from the Netherlands
The Houston match at 19:00 Amsterdam time is the prime-time slot Dutch fans will plan around: an after-work kickoff with the country watching together. The Japan opener at 22:00 is still civilized. The Kansas City match at 01:00 requires commitment. In Qatar 2022, matches were on during afternoon and early evening in the Netherlands due to the UTC+3 timezone. The 2026 shift to North America changes that pattern considerably. Dutch fans in New York and Chicago will watch at far more comfortable times than their counterparts in Rotterdam or The Hague.
Check Amsterdam time and Netherlands time for live conversions throughout the tournament.
Matches
Group F
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Netherlands play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Netherlands kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on 2026-06-14 against Japan at AT&T Stadium, Dallas.
What group is Netherlands in at the 2026 World Cup?
Netherlands are in Group F alongside Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
Where do Netherlands play their group stage matches?
Netherlands's group stage matches are spread across Dallas, Houston, Kansas City.
How many matches do Netherlands play in the group stage?
Netherlands play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-14 to 2026-06-25.