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 – Match Preview & Prediction
The Netherlands head into this World Cup clash after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Japan. Despite controlling possession and creating chances, defensive lapses late in the game prevented Oranje from securing all three points. Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville highlighted their attacking threat, but clean sheets have been difficult to come by recently.
Sweden arrive full of confidence following an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tunisia. The Scandinavian side have been one of the tournament's most entertaining teams, scoring freely through players such as Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres and Yasin Ayari. However, their defense has also shown vulnerabilities, conceding in each of their last six matches.
Historically, the Netherlands have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture and possess greater experience in high-pressure knockout matches. With leaders like Frenkie de Jong and Van Dijk controlling key areas of the pitch, Oranje may have enough quality to edge a competitive contest.
🔮 Prediction
Sweden's attack should test the Dutch backline, but the Netherlands look slightly stronger across the field and are expected to capitalize on their chances.
Predicted Score: 🇳🇱 Netherlands 2-1 Sweden
⚽ Goalscorers to watch: Cody Gakpo, Crysencio Summerville | Viktor Gyökeres.
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