Match 33 · Group Stage · Group F

NetherlandsvsSweden

Kickoff

Stadium:: Sat 20 Jun, 12:00 (CDT) · Houston
Netherlands:: Sat 20 Jun, 19:00 (GMT+2)
Sweden:: Sat 20 Jun, 19:00 (GMT+2)
UTC:: Sat 20 Jun, 17:00 (UTC)

Venue

Stadium:: NRG Stadium
City:: Houston, USA
Capacity:: 72,000
Coords:: 29.68°N 95.41°W

The story of this one

Netherlands meet Sweden at NRG Stadium on Saturday, June 20, 2026, match 33 of the tournament and the pivot of the group — by now both sides know exactly what a win is worth. Group F sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.

Houston provides the stage — was the first NFL stadium built with a retractable roof — vital against Houston’s heat and humidity. Kickoff is 12:00 stadium time (CDT); fans of Netherlands and Sweden can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.

Make your pick

Netherlands1

Sweden1

★ Joker (2/2)

Doubles this match — use them wisely

AI panel — Phase 3

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