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Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
Group F of the 2026 World Cup consists of Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. The top two advance to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify. Below: each nation's chances and profile.
The Netherlands enter the World Cup as a stealth contender — not among the absolute favourites, but dangerous to anyone they meet. Van Dijk is the spine, the gear-shift comes from Xavi Simons and Gakpo, and Frenkie de Jong dictates the midfield when fit.
Underestimate Japan at your peril. At the 2022 World Cup they eliminated both Germany (2-1) and Spain (2-1) from their group with tactically brilliant counter-attacking football.
Sweden have rebuilt after the Ibrahimović era. With Isak (Newcastle) and Gyökeres (Arsenal), they have two world-class strikers.
Tunisia are the underdogs of Group F but no easy opponent. Beat France at the 2022 World Cup.
Last updated: 2026-06-07