Netherlands vs Nigeria
Netherlands vs Nigeria preview
Netherlands vs Nigeria pits Netherlands (FIFA #7) against Nigeria (#34) in Group J on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Lumen Field. Netherlands go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Nigeria have round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740) is the open-roof home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS). It sits 17m above sea level in Seattle. June/July temperatures in Seattle average a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Netherlands have appeared at 11 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: QF, DNQ, Runner-up, 3rd, 3rd). Nigeria have appeared at 7 World Cups (last five: DNQ, Group, R16, R16, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Netherlands vs Nigeria — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Netherlands | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #7 | #34 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CAF |
| WC appearances | 11 | 7 |
| Best WC finish | Runner-up (1974, 1978, 2010) | Round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014) |
| Last 5 WCs | QF, DNQ, Runner-up, 3rd, 3rd | DNQ, Group, R16, R16, Group |
| Captain | Virgil van Dijk | William Troost-Ekong |
| Manager | Ronald Koeman | Eric Chelle |
| Players to watch | Virgil van Dijk, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo | Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Wilfred Ndidi |
Get live Netherlands vs Nigeria data
// Fetch live data for Netherlands vs Nigeria
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-16',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 16
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Netherlands vs Nigeria at the 2026 World Cup?
Netherlands vs Nigeria is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, kicking off at Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle.
What stage is Netherlands vs Nigeria?
Netherlands vs Nigeria is a Group Stage fixture in Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Netherlands vs Nigeria?
Lumen Field (capacity 68,740, opened 2002, open roof, hybrid grass) in Seattle hosts Netherlands vs Nigeria.
Who is favoured to win Netherlands vs Nigeria?
Netherlands go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #7, with Nigeria ranked #34. Netherlands's best World Cup finish is Runner-up (1974, 1978, 2010); Nigeria's is Round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014). Live odds for Netherlands vs Nigeria are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Netherlands vs Nigeria?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Netherlands vs Nigeria in my timezone?
Netherlands vs Nigeria kicks off at Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Netherlands vs Nigeria stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-16) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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