World Cup 2026 Group F Preview: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Group F pairs three-time runners-up Netherlands with Japan, Graham Potter's Sweden, and Tunisia across Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, and Monterrey, June 14–25, 2026. Full fixtures, venues, and one eSIM for every city.
Published June 8, 2026·5 min read
Summary
World Cup 2026 Group F is the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia — three-time runners-up Netherlands (FIFA rank 7) as clear favourites, a steady Japan side chasing a first quarterfinal, Graham Potter's Sweden fresh off the March 2026 playoffs, and Tunisia hunting a first-ever knockout berth. Matches run June 14–25 across Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, and Monterrey, Mexico. Here's the full schedule, the venues, and the one eSIM that follows you across both countries.
The four teams in Group F
The Netherlands arrive as three-time World Cup runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) and the group's top seed after winning UEFA qualifying Group G. Japan, the first nation to qualify for 2026, reach an eighth World Cup having made the Round of 16 four times. Sweden booked the final spot by winning UEFA second-round Path B in March 2026 under manager Graham Potter, and Tunisia, per Sky Sports, make a seventh appearance still chasing a first trip beyond the group stage. Read our deep dives on the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia.
Group F full schedule (all times ET)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Jun 14, 4 p.m. | Netherlands vs. Japan | AT&T Stadium (Dallas) |
| Sun Jun 14, 10 p.m. | Sweden vs. Tunisia | Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) |
| Sat Jun 20, 1 p.m. | Netherlands vs. Sweden | NRG Stadium (Houston) |
| Sun Jun 21, 12 a.m. | Tunisia vs. Japan | Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) |
| Thu Jun 25, 7 p.m. | Japan vs. Sweden | AT&T Stadium (Dallas) |
| Thu Jun 25, 7 p.m. | Tunisia vs. Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) |
Dates, kick-off times, and venues above follow the published Group F schedule and FIFA's official fixtures (confirm exact local times before you travel). Each venue already has a yonosim city guide — jump to Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, or Monterrey.
How Group F could shake out
The Netherlands are favourites to top the group, but the race for second is wide open. Japan and Sweden both have the quality to finish runner-up, and with the expanded 48-team format the top two plus the eight best third-placed teamsadvance to the Round of 32 — meaning even Tunisia can realistically target a knockout spot with a couple of results. Watch the June 20 Netherlands–Sweden meeting in Houston: it may decide who joins the Dutch in the next round.
eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi for World Cup travel
| 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) |
Following Group F means crossing between the US and Mexico — mobile tickets in the FIFA World Cup 26™ app, transit maps, and rideshare all run on data, and stadium Wi-Fi buckles under 60,000-plus people. A North America eSIM gets you onto a local carrier the moment you land and follows you from Dallas to Monterrey on one plan, with no border-crossing surcharge. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card.
FAQ
QWhich teams are in World Cup 2026 Group F?
AGroup F is the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia. The Netherlands are three-time runners-up, Japan are at their eighth World Cup, Sweden qualified through the March 2026 UEFA playoffs under Graham Potter, and Tunisia are making their seventh appearance.
QWhere are the Group F matches played?
AAcross four venues in two countries: AT&T Stadium (Dallas), NRG Stadium (Houston), and Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) in the US, plus Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico. Two Group F matches are in Mexico, so most fans will cross the US–Mexico border at least once.
QWhen does Group F start at the World Cup 2026?
ASunday, June 14, 2026 — Netherlands vs. Japan in Arlington (4 p.m. ET) and Sweden vs. Tunisia in Monterrey (10 p.m. ET). The group concludes on June 25 with Japan vs. Sweden and Tunisia vs. Netherlands.
QWill one eSIM cover every Group F host city?
AYes — a single North America eSIM covers the US and Mexico (plus Canada) on one plan. You stay online from Dallas to Monterrey with no plan-swapping. Plans start around US$5.
Bottom line
Group F is a true cross-border group: four teams, four cities, two countries, and a wide-open fight for second behind the Netherlands. Pick your matches, read the team fan guides, and grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM so every ticket scan, map, and rideshare just works across both the US and Mexico.