Netherlands vs Sweden is a vital match in Group F at the 2026 World Cup. A match between two European teams meeting for the first time in almost nine years, if both sides can win they will be in the seat for automatic qualification to the knockout stage.
The Dutch arrive on the back of an underwhelming 2-2 draw against Japan, a game Ronald Koeman will feel his side should have won after leading twice. The Oranje boast plenty of firepower, with Crysencio Summerville in jet-setting form and Donyell Malen excellent since joining Roma in January, but will hope captain Virgil van Dijk can encapsulate a defense that includes Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven into a more compact display. After all, the three-time runner-up only conceded four times in qualifying.
Sweden, meanwhile, come into the game on the back of a dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice and Alexander Isak firing a confidence-boosting effort after an injury-plagued first season at Liverpool. The Scandinavians have improved significantly since Graham Potter took over last October and the Englishman must be credited for finding a way to match Isak with lethal Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres.
They would probably take a point where the Dutch should win, making this an even more exciting contest.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Netherlands vs Sweden for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Holland vs Sweden for free
Netherlands vs Sweden is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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Use a VPN to watch Netherlands vs Sweden live streams
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How to watch Holland vs Sweden in the US
American viewers can watch Netherlands vs Sweden on Fox.
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Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Holland vs Sweden on Fox One (3-day free trial).
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How to watch Holland vs Sweden in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Netherlands vs Sweden free on BBC iPlayer. Live coverage is also available at BBC One TV channel.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Holland vs Sweden in Australia
Netherlands vs Sweden will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Holland vs Sweden in Canada
In Canada, TSN free channel CTV will broadcast Netherlands vs Sweden.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
CTV will require the TV provider’s login information, which you can watch online for free. You can also pay to stream CTV on Dry after. Prices start from CA$11.99.
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Netherlands vs Sweden: Match information
When does Holland vs Sweden start?
Netherlands vs Sweden starts at 6pm BST / 1pm ET Saturday 20 June. It is at 03:00 AEST on Sunday 21 June in Australia.
What is the squad for Holland vs Sweden?
The Netherlands
Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton), Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland).
Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Lutsharel Geertruida (RB Leipzig), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur).
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Noah Lang (Galatasaray), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Guus Til (PSV), Quinten Timber (Marseille), Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion).
Extenders: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Donyell Malen (AS Roma), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United), Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
Sweden
Goalkeepers: Kristoffer Nordfeldt (AIK), Viktor Johansson (Stoke City), Jacob Widell Zetterstrom (Derby County)
Defenders: Victor Lindelof (Aston Villa), Isak Hien (Atalanta), Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United), Carl Starfelt (Celta Vigo), Herman Johansson (FC Dallas), Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund), Gustaf Lagerbielke (Braga), Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli), Elliot Stroud (Mjallby AIF)
Midfielders: Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg), Jesper Karlstrom (Udinese), Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion), Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur), Besfort Zeneli (Union Saint-Gilloise)
Extenders: Alexander Isak (Liverpool), Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal), Ken Sema (Paphos), Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United), Benjamin Nygren (Celtic), Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel), Gustaf Nilsson (Club Brugge), Taha Ali (Malmo FF)
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Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Sweden |
4 |
3 |
|
2 |
Japan |
0 |
1 |
|
3 |
The Netherlands |
0 |
1 |
|
4 |
Tunisia |
-4 |
0 |
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