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World Cup 2026 — Group F

World Cup 2026 Group F features a Netherlands side that looks built to go deep in this tournament. The Dutch — with one of the strongest squads in the competition — are heavy favorites. Japan are the group's most dangerous threat. The Samurai Blue have made a habit of shocking European sides and arrive with Takefusa Kubo, Kaoru Mitoma, and Wataru Endo representing genuine top-flight quality. Sweden's Viktor Gyökeres finished as one of Europe's top scorers at Arsenal — a center-forward capable of single-handedly changing a match. Tunisia are the group's most organized defensive side and could snatch points from anyone on the right day. Netherlands should advance comfortably. Japan vs Sweden is the match that decides second place — and the team that tops this group may benefit from a kinder knockout path.

Standings

PosTeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1
NED flagNetherlands3210104+67
2
JPN flagJapan312073+45
3
SWE flagSweden31117704
4
TUN flagTunisia3003212-100
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Group F Fixtures

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Group Stage - Group F
2026-06-14
Group Stage - Group F
2026-06-14
Group Stage - Group F
2026-06-20
Group Stage - Group F
2026-06-20
Group Stage - Group F
2026-06-25
Group Stage - Group F
2026-06-25

Qualification Rules

Top Two Teams: The top two teams from each group automatically advance to the Round of 32.

Best Third-Place Teams: The eight best third-place teams across all 12 groups will also advance to the Round of 32, making a total of 32 teams in the knockout stage.

Tiebreakers: If teams are level on points, the following criteria are applied:

  1. Points obtained in matches between tied teams
  2. Goal difference in those matches
  3. Goals scored in those matches
  4. If the tie is partially resolved, the first three criteria are reapplied to the remaining teams
  5. Goal difference in all group matches
  6. Goals scored in all group matches
  7. Team conduct (fair play) score
  8. Most recent FIFA ranking and, if needed, earlier ranking editions

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