World Cup 2026 · Group F · Matchday 2
What time is Netherlands vs Sweden at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
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Netherlands vs Sweden kicks off Sat 20 Jun at 22:30 IST / 13:00 ET / 18:00 BST, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. Group F, matchday 2.
Form & ranking
Netherlands arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 31 places above Sweden. Netherlands sit 7th in the world; Sweden are 38th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 13:00 | Sat 20 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 12:00 | Sat 20 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 10:00 | Sat 20 Jun |
| BST | UK | 18:00 | Sat 20 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 19:00 | Sat 20 Jun |
| IST | India | 22:30 | Sat 20 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 21:00 | Sat 20 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 02:00+1 | Sun 21 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 03:00+1 | Sun 21 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 22:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 22:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 13:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 18:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 13:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 03:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 21:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
Latest Netherlands & Sweden news
Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group F, matchday 2 |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (FIFA rank) | 7 |
| Sweden (FIFA rank) | 38 |
| Stadium | NRG Stadium |
| City | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-20T17:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group F standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden • | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 | 38 | W 5-1 v TUN · v NED |
| 2 | Netherlands • | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | D 2-2 v JPN · v SWE |
| 3 | Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | D 2-2 v NED · v TUN |
| 4 | Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 44 | L 1-5 v SWE · v JPN |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- Netherlands can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
- Sweden can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
Other Group F fixtures
| Sun 14 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 2-2 |
| Mon 15 Jun | Sweden vs Tunisia | 5-1 |
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | - |
| Thu 25 Jun | Japan vs Sweden | - |
| Thu 25 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | - |
Other Group F matches, matchday 2
| Sun 21 Jun | Tunisia vs Japan | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →