Group F World Cup 2026: Final Standings, Results & Who Qualified
Group F World Cup 2026 is settled. Three-time runners-up the Netherlands won the group, Japan took second, and both reached the round of 32. Sweden finished third and wait on a best third-placed spot, while Tunisia went out. The group ran June 14 to 25 across the United States and Mexico.
Here is the bottom line. The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to top the group on seven points. Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden to reach five and finish second. Sweden ended third on four points, and Tunisia lost all three games.
Below you get the full schedule with ET kickoff times, live standings, results, the group verdict, and how to watch every Group F game in the US.
Group F World Cup 2026 Teams
Four teams made up Group F. The Netherlands brought pedigree and depth under Ronald Koeman. Japan arrived as a rising force and Asia’s dominant side. Sweden, coached by Graham Potter, and Tunisia, led by Hervé Renard, came in as the outsiders. The FIFA World Rankings below were set just before the tournament.
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Ranking | How They Qualified | Best World Cup Finish |
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| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | UEFA | 8 | European qualifying | Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | AFC | 18 | Asian qualifying | Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022) |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | UEFA | 38 | European play-offs | Runners-up (1958) |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | CAF | 45 | African qualifying | Group stage |
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Group F World Cup 2026 Schedule
Group F played six matches over two weeks. The Netherlands opened with a 2-2 draw against Japan, and the final two games kicked off together on June 25. All times below are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Match | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
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| Sun, June 14 | Netherlands 2-2 Japan | 4:00 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Sun, June 14 | Sweden 5-1 Tunisia | 10:00 p.m. | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Sat, June 20 | Netherlands 5-1 Sweden | 1:00 p.m. | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Sat, June 20 | Tunisia 0-4 Japan | 11:00 p.m. | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| Thu, June 25 | Japan 1-1 Sweden | 7:00 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Thu, June 25 | Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands | 7:00 p.m. | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Group F was split across Texas, Missouri, and Mexico. The Netherlands played in Arlington, Houston, and Kansas City, while Tunisia played twice in Monterrey, where their meeting with Japan was the 1,000th match in World Cup history.
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World Cup 2026 Group F Standings
The standings below update live as results come in. The top two teams advanced automatically, and eight of the best third-placed teams also reached the round of 32. Final standings: the Netherlands won Group F on seven points. Japan took second on five. Sweden finished third on four and wait on the best third-placed rankings, while Tunisia ended bottom on zero.
FIFA changed the tiebreakers for 2026, so head-to-head results now come before overall goal difference. If teams finish level on points, the order is head-to-head points, head-to-head goal difference, then head-to-head goals scored. If they are still level, FIFA uses overall goal difference, overall goals scored, the fair-play record, and finally the FIFA World Ranking.
Group F Results
Sweden tore into Tunisia with a 5-1 win in Monterrey. Yasin Ayari scored twice, with Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Mattias Svanberg also on target. Tunisia then sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and appointed Hervé Renard. The Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 in Arlington, Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scoring for the Dutch before Japan hit back through Keito Nakamura and a late Daichi Kamada equalizer.
On matchday 2 the Netherlands crushed Sweden 5-1 in Houston, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scoring twice and Crysencio Summerville adding a fifth. Japan then dismantled Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th World Cup match, Ayase Ueda scoring twice with Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also netting, a result that eliminated Tunisia.
On June 25, the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City to win the group, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 in Arlington. The draw sent Japan through in second and left Sweden third on four points, waiting to see if they sneak in as one of the best third-placed teams.
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| 1 | Netherlands | 2–2 | 5–1 | |||
| 2 | Japan | 1–1 | ||||
| 3 | Sweden | 5–1 | ||||
| 4 | Tunisia | 1–3 | 0–4 |
How to Watch Group F World Cup 2026 in the US
You had clear options in both English and Spanish. In English, games aired on FOX and FS1, with select matches streaming free on the Tubi app. In Spanish, they aired on Telemundo and Universo, or streamed on Peacock.
The group stage is done. The Netherlands and Japan reached the round of 32, and Sweden could join them if they hold on among the best third-placed teams. Their knockout dates and opponents follow next.
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Who Won Group F?
The Netherlands won Group F. They finished on seven points under Ronald Koeman, built around captain Virgil van Dijk, with a 5-1 rout of Sweden and a 3-1 win over Tunisia sealing top spot.
Japan reached the round of 32 in second after holding the Dutch and thrashing Tunisia 4-0. Sweden, powered by Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, finished third on four points and must wait on the best third-placed rankings. Tunisia went out after losing all three games.
FAQ About Group F World Cup 2026
Who won Group F at the 2026 World Cup?
The Netherlands won Group F on seven points, beating Tunisia 3-1 on the final day. Japan finished second on five and also reached the round of 32. Sweden ended third on four points and await the best third-placed rankings, while Tunisia lost all three games and were eliminated.
Why was Tunisia vs Japan historic?
Tunisia vs Japan was the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, played at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico. Japan won 4-0 to become the first AFC team to score four goals in a single World Cup match, while the result eliminated Tunisia.
Have the Netherlands ever won the World Cup?
No. The Netherlands have reached three World Cup finals, in 1974, 1978, and 2010, but lost all three, making them the most successful nation never to lift the trophy. They won Group F at the 2026 World Cup and reached the round of 32.
Has Japan ever beaten football’s biggest teams at a World Cup?
Yes. At the 2022 World Cup, Japan beat both Germany and Spain to win their group. In 2026 they held the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw and thrashed Tunisia 4-0, finishing second in Group F to reach the round of 32 again.
Why did Tunisia change coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Tunisia sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening loss to Sweden, the first time a nation had fired its coach after a single World Cup match. They appointed experienced manager Hervé Renard, but defeats to Japan and the Netherlands ended their campaign bottom of the group.
What channel is Group F on in the US?
In English, Group F matches air on FOX and FS1, with select games streaming free on Tubi. In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo, or stream the feed on Peacock.
Group F World Cup 2026 ended with the Netherlands on top and Japan alongside them in the round of 32, Sweden waiting on a best third-placed spot, and Tunisia out. Bookmark this page for live standings and results, and follow the Dutch and Japan in the knockouts on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Peacock.
