Netherlands at World Cup 2026: Group F Fixtures & Fan Travel Guide
The Netherlands play their Group F matches in Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City, June 14–25, 2026 — all in the US. Fixtures, venues, ESTA entry tips, and the one eSIM that follows you across every host city.
Published June 8, 2026·5 min read
Summary
The Netherlands play their three Group F matches entirely in the United States — vs. Japan in Dallas (June 14), vs. Sweden in Houston (June 20), and vs. Tunisia in Kansas City (June 25). Dutch fans need an ESTA to enter the US, and one North America eSIM keeps you online across all three cities. Here's the plan.
The Netherlands' Group F fixtures
The Netherlands arrive as three-time World Cup runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) and Group F's top seed, ranked seventh in the world. All three of their group games are in the US, which keeps the travel simple: no border crossing needed to follow Oranje through the group stage, per the official Group F listing.
| Date (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Jun 14, 4 p.m. | Netherlands vs. Japan | AT&T Stadium (Dallas) |
| Sat Jun 20, 1 p.m. | Netherlands vs. Sweden | NRG Stadium (Houston) |
| Thu Jun 25, 7 p.m. | Tunisia vs. Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) |
Use our venue guides to plan each match day: getting to AT&T Stadium in Dallas, NRG Stadium in Houston, and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Entry: ESTA and what to bring
Dutch passport holders travel under the US Visa Waiver Program and must hold an approved ESTAbefore boarding — apply online via the official US Customs and Border Protection site, not a third-party reseller, and do it days ahead rather than at the airport. Carry your passport, ESTA confirmation, match tickets in the FIFA World Cup 26™ app, and proof of onward travel. If you plan to add a match in Mexico (Monterrey) or Canada (Toronto, Vancouver), note you may also need a Mexican FMM tourist permit or a Canadian eTA.
Staying connected: eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi
The Netherlands' three cities are all in the US, so a North America eSIM is the simplest fix: install it on Wi-Fi before you fly, switch it on when you land, and your maps, Uber, WhatsApp group chats, and ticket QR codes all work immediately — without the per-day roaming charges Dutch networks bill abroad.
| Option | Cost | Setup time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM | Low | ~5 min (pre-install on Wi-Fi) | Excellent (local carrier) |
| Carrier roaming | High | Instant (already enabled) | Medium (partner-dependent) |
| Pocket Wi-Fi | Medium | Airport pickup / rental | Good (extra device to charge) |
A single North America eSIM covers Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City on one plan and extends into Mexico and Canada if your trip grows. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card.
FAQ
QWhere do the Netherlands play their World Cup 2026 group games?
AAll three in the US: Dallas (vs. Japan, June 14), Houston (vs. Sweden, June 20), and Kansas City (vs. Tunisia, June 25). The venues are AT&T Stadium, NRG Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium respectively.
QDo Dutch fans need an ESTA to travel to the USA?
AYes — Netherlands passport holders need an approved ESTA before flying. Apply on the official US CBP site days ahead of travel, not at the airport, and carry the approval with your passport.
QWhat time are the Netherlands' World Cup 2026 matches?
ANetherlands vs. Japan is 4 p.m. ET (June 14), Netherlands vs. Sweden is 1 p.m. ET (June 20), and Tunisia vs. Netherlands is 7 p.m. ET (June 25). Confirm exact local kick-off times on FIFA before you travel.
QWhich eSIM is best for Dutch fans at the World Cup?
AA North America eSIM — it covers all three US cities and still works if you cross to Mexico or Canada. Install before you fly and activate on landing; plans start around US$5.
Bottom line
The Netherlands' Group F route through Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City is one of the most travel-friendly in the tournament — three US cities, no border crossings, and Oranje as group favourites. Sort your ESTA early and load a World Cup 2026 eSIM before you fly so you land match-ready, with maps, tickets, and the group chat all online from the jet bridge.