Match Center: Netherlands vs Sweden — FIFA World Cup 2026
NetherlandsVS
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 · 17:00 UTC
SwedenGroup F · Match 35•NRG Stadium, Houston
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Netherlands
NED
48%
vs
Draw
18%
vs
SWE
34%
Model lean: Netherlands. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
NED wins
3
Draws
1
SWE wins
1
- 2024-02-03NED 1 - 1 SWE · International FriendlyMOTM: Ivan Rossi
- 2023-11-12SWE 3 - 2 NED · Confederations CupMOTM: Felix Park
- 2021-10-07NED 3 - 1 SWE · International FriendlyMOTM: Carlos Okafor
- 2020-05-20NED 3 - 2 SWE · Nations LeagueMOTM: Sergio Martínez
- 2018-04-05SWE 1 - 2 NED · Confederations CupMOTM: Carlos Hassan
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
- 2026-03-10vs ENG · Confederations Cup2-2
- 2026-02-15vs ESP · Confederations Cup3-2
- 2026-01-20vs GER · Continental Final3-2
- 2026-03-10vs FRA · Confederations Cup1-1
- 2026-02-15vs MEX · Continental Final3-2
- 2026-01-20vs MEX · Confederations Cup1-0
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures

MAR2026-05-10Achraf HakimiTransition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
ESP2026-04-13PedriPress-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
MAR2026-03-16Achraf HakimiTransition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
ARG2026-02-19Lionel MessiFree-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.
Key Players to Watch
NEDNetherlandsCody GakpoInside-left forward, attacks the box
NEDNetherlandsVirgil van DijkDefensive leader and aerial anchor
SWESwedenAlexander IsakMobile striker, links and finishes
SWESwedenDejan KulusevskiLeft-footed creator from wide zones