FIFA World Cup ~ Netherlands vs Sweden | Match info, preview & Lineup
| Netherlands vs Sweden | |
| Match Info | |
| Date | 20 June 2026 |
Time |
12:30 AM IST 🇮🇳 11:00 PM 🇦🇪 10:00 PM 🇸🇦 |
| Stadium | Houston Stadium |
| League | FIFA World Cup |
| Round | Group F- Round 2 |
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🇳🇱 Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van De Ven; De Jong, Gravenberch; Malen, Reijnders, Gakpo; Brobbey. 🇸🇪 Sweden XI: Nordfeldt; Lindelöf, Hien, Lagerbielke; Bernhardsson, Ayari, Karlström, Nygren, Gudmundsson; Isak, Gyökeres. |
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🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇸🇪 Sweden – World Cup Preview
The Netherlands and Sweden meet in what promises to be an entertaining World Cup encounter between two sides that have shown plenty of attacking quality throughout the tournament. Oranje were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan last time out, a result that extended their unbeaten run but also highlighted some defensive concerns. With players like Cody Gakpo, Frenkie de Jong and Virgil van Dijk leading the way, the Dutch remain one of the competition's most balanced teams.
Sweden, meanwhile, arrive in excellent spirits after dismantling Tunisia 5-1. The attacking partnership of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres has been causing problems for opponents, while midfielder Yasin Ayari continues to impress with his creativity and eye for goal.
Both teams have been scoring regularly, but the Netherlands may benefit from their greater experience and control in midfield. Sweden are unlikely to make things easy, yet the Dutch have the quality to find the decisive moments.
🔮 Prediction
An open and competitive match is expected, with chances at both ends. However, the Netherlands look slightly better equipped to handle the pressure and should narrowly come out on top.
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