Netherlands vs Sweden
Netherlands vs Sweden preview
Netherlands vs Sweden is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group F. Netherlands (Seed #21) face Sweden (#23) on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at NRG Stadium. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220) is the retractable-roof home of the Houston Texans (NFL). It sits 24m above sea level in Houston. June/July temperatures in Houston average a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Netherlands have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Sweden have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Netherlands vs Sweden — 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 | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #21 | #23 |
| Confederation | UEFA | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Netherlands vs Sweden data
// Fetch live data for Netherlands vs Sweden
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-20',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 20
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Netherlands vs Sweden at the 2026 World Cup?
Netherlands vs Sweden is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston.
What stage is Netherlands vs Sweden?
Netherlands vs Sweden is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Netherlands vs Sweden?
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220, opened 2002, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Houston hosts Netherlands vs Sweden.
Who is favoured to win Netherlands vs Sweden?
Netherlands go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #21, with Sweden seeded #23. Netherlands's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Sweden's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Netherlands vs Sweden are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Netherlands vs Sweden?
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 Sweden in my timezone?
Netherlands vs Sweden kicks off at Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 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 Sweden stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-20) 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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