Match Center: Netherlands vs SwedenFIFA World Cup 2026

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Netherlands flagNetherlands
VS
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 · 17:00 UTC
Sweden flagSweden
Group F · Match 35NRG 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

Netherlands flagNetherlandsDWW
  • 2026-03-10vs ENG · Confederations Cup2-2
  • 2026-02-15vs ESP · Confederations Cup3-2
  • 2026-01-20vs GER · Continental Final3-2
Sweden flagSwedenDWW
  • 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

  • MAR flagMAR2026-05-10
    Achraf Hakimi
    Transition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
  • ESP flagESP2026-04-13
    Pedri
    Press-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
  • MAR flagMAR2026-03-16
    Achraf Hakimi
    Transition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
  • ARG flagARG2026-02-19
    Lionel Messi
    Free-kick goal and pre-assist for the second; ran the rhythm.

Key Players to Watch

  • NEDNetherlands
    Cody Gakpo
    Inside-left forward, attacks the box
  • NEDNetherlands
    Virgil van Dijk
    Defensive leader and aerial anchor
  • SWESweden
    Alexander Isak
    Mobile striker, links and finishes
  • SWESweden
    Dejan Kulusevski
    Left-footed creator from wide zones