Group F has the Netherlands as clear favourites, but the second qualifying spot is wide open. Ronald Koeman’s side feature a returning Memphis Depay and one of the competition’s most solid defensive units built around Virgil van Dijk. Japan arrive as one of Asia’s most respected forces, though they face a significant blow with Kaoru Mitoma absent through injury. Sweden under Graham Potter bring one of the most feared attacking partnerships in the group stage – Viktor Gyökeres and a fully fit Alexander Isak. Tunisia complete the group with a refreshed squad and enough quality to trouble anyone on the right day.
Below are all the details regarding the matchups, squads, and updated projections from the betting markets.
🗓️ Matches, Dates, Times, and Stadiums
All match times have been adjusted to Montreal Time (EDT):
- June 14, 2026, 4:00 PM: Netherlands vs. Japan – Dallas (United States)
- June 14, 2026, 10:00 PM: Sweden vs. Tunisia – Monterrey (Mexico)
- June 20, 2026, 1:00 PM: Netherlands vs. Sweden – Houston (United States)
- June 21, 2026, 12:00 AM (Midnight): Tunisia vs. Japan – Monterrey (Mexico)
- June 25, 2026, 7:00 PM: Tunisia vs. Netherlands – Kansas City (United States)
- June 25, 2026, 7:00 PM: Japan vs. Sweden – Dallas (United States)
📋 Official Squad Rosters
All four squads in Group F have officially confirmed their selections heading into the tournament.
🇳🇱 Netherlands (26-Player Squad)
Koeman welcomes back Memphis Depay, who recovered from injury in time to feature. Virgil van Dijk anchors what is one of the competition’s most reliable defensive units, Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen carry the attacking threat, and Frenkie de Jong organises the midfield with his characteristic elegance.
- Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Bart Verbruggen.
- Defenders: Nathan Aké, Denzel Dumfries, Jorrel Hato, Jurriën Timber, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven.
- Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, Ryan Gravenberch, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Guus Til, Quinten Timber, Mats Wieffer.
- Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Justin Kluivert, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Crysencio Summerville, Wout Weghorst.
🇯🇵 Japan (26-Player Squad)
Hajime Moriyasu names an experienced and well-organised squad, though the absence of Kaoru Mitoma through injury is a significant blow to their attacking ambitions. Yuto Nagatomo, competing at his fifth World Cup, is the symbolic figure of the generation, while Takefusa Kubo and Wataru Endo take on the primary leadership roles.
- Goalkeepers: Tomoki Hayakawa, Keisuke Osako, Zion Suzuki.
- Defenders: Ko Itakura, Hiroki Ito, Yuto Nagatomo, Ayumu Seko, Yukinari Sugawara, Junnosuke Suzuki, Shogo Taniguchi, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tsuyoshi Watanabe.
- Midfielders: Ritsu Doan, Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Takefusa Kubo, Keito Nakamura, Kaishu Sano, Ao Tanaka.
- Forwards: Keisuke Goto, Daizen Maeda, Koki Ogawa, Kento Shiogai, Yuito Suzuki, Ayase Ueda.
🇸🇪 Sweden (26-Player Squad)
Graham Potter arrives at his first World Cup with a squad capable of a genuine surprise run. The attacking partnership is among the most dangerous in the group: Viktor Gyökeres is in the form of his career, and Alexander Isak returns from injury hungry for goals. Anthony Elanga and Lucas Bergvall add youth and pace to a well-rounded forward line.
- Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, Jacob Zetterström.
- Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Isak Hien, Victor Lindelöf, Eric Smith, Carl Starfelt, Daniel Svensson.
- Midfielders: Yasin Ayari, Lucas Bergvall, Jesper Karlström, Benjamin Nygren, Ken Sema, Elliot Stroud, Mattias Svanberg, Besfort Zeneli.
- Forwards: Taha Ali, Alexander Bernhardsson, Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak, Gustaf Nilsson.
🇹🇳 Tunisia (26-Player Squad)
Sabri Lamouchi has opted for a refreshed squad built around a blend of creative young talent and experienced midfield leadership. Hannibal Mejbri and Rani Khedira share the creative responsibilities, with Ellyes Skhiri providing the solidity and experience to hold it all together.
- Goalkeepers: Sabri Ben Hassan, Abdelmouhib Chamakh, Aymen Dahmene.
- Defenders: Ali Abdi, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Adem Arous, Dylan Bronn, Raed Chikhaoui, Moutaz Neffati, Omar Rekik, Montassar Talbi, Yan Valery.
- Midfielders: Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Anis Ben Slimane, Ismael Gharbi, Rani Khedira, Hadj Mahmoud, Hannibal Mejbri, Ellyes Skhiri.
- Forwards: Elias Achouri, Khalil Ayari, Firas Chaouat, Rayan Elloumi, Hazem Mastouri, Elias Saad, Sebastian Tounekti.
💰 Team Odds & Predictions
The Netherlands lead the group’s favouritism comfortably, but the race for second is genuinely open. Japan and Sweden are so evenly matched in the markets that their direct clash on matchday three is likely to settle the qualification picture.
Stage & Title Projections
| Betting Market | Netherlands | Japan | Sweden | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Win Group F | -139 | +350 | +450 | +700 |
| To Qualify from Group | -700 | -125 | +100 | +162 |
| To Reach Round of 16 | -139 | +125 | +250 | +400 |
| To Reach Quarter-Finals | +175 | +350 | +700 | +1000 |
| To Reach Semi-Finals | +375 | +900 | +2000 | +3300 |
| To Reach the Final | +800 | +2200 | +5000 | +15000 |
| To Win the World Cup | +2000 | +5000 | +12500 | +50000 |
Match Results (Moneyline / 1X2)
- Netherlands vs. Japan: Netherlands (+100) | Tie (+275) | Japan (+240)
- Sweden vs. Tunisia: Sweden (-105) | Tie (+230) | Tunisia (+300)
- Netherlands vs. Sweden: Netherlands (-164) | Tie (+300) | Sweden (+375)
- Tunisia vs. Japan: Tunisia (+333) | Tie (+230) | Japan (-120)
- Tunisia vs. Netherlands: Tunisia (+450) | Tie (+300) | Netherlands (-189)
- Japan vs. Sweden: Japan (+105) | Tie (+240) | Sweden (+250)
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⭐ Individual Player Odds & Awards
The Netherlands dominate the award markets, but Sweden’s attacking duo of Gyökeres and Isak offer some of the best non-Dutch value in the group. Virgil van Dijk is the standout Golden Ball name outside of the forward lines.
Top Goalscorer (Golden Boot)
- Cody Gakpo (Netherlands): +4000
- Donyell Malen (Netherlands): +5000
- Memphis Depay (Netherlands): +5000
- Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden): +5000
- Alexander Isak (Sweden): +6600
- Noa Lang (Netherlands): +10000
- Xavi Simons (Netherlands): +10000
- Ayase Ueda (Japan): +12500
Best Player (Golden Ball)
- Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands): +5000
- Alexander Isak (Sweden): +6600
- Cody Gakpo (Netherlands): +10000
- Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands): +10000
- Memphis Depay (Netherlands): +15000
- Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands): +15000
- Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden): +15000
Top Assist Provider
- Cody Gakpo (Netherlands): +6600
- Memphis Depay (Netherlands): +6600
- Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands): +10000
- Junya Ito (Japan): +12500
Other Notable Awards
- Bart Verbruggen is the group’s leading Golden Glove candidate at +2000, with Japan’s Zion Suzuki the closest challenger at +8000.
- Lucas Bergvall leads the Best Young Player market for this group at +4000, with Netherlands’ Jorrel Hato at +10000 and Tunisia’s Khalil Ayari the dark-horse option at +15000.
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