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World Cup schedule today: How to watch Netherlands v Sweden, TV channels & live stream Saturday 20 June
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Group F at the 2026 World Cup is highly competitive, featuring Japan, the Netherlands, and Sweden, all aiming for a strong tournament run, with second-round games crucial for advancement.
- The Netherlands and Japan drew their opening match, both needing wins in their next games to secure spots in the last 32, while Sweden made a strong statement with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia.
- Key matches include the Netherlands vs. Sweden at Houston Stadium, where Sweden's attacking duo Gyökeres and Isak are in form, and Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire in Toronto, with Germany looking to end recent World Cup knockout stage absences.
- Ecuador faces Curaçao in Kansas City, with Ecuador needing to improve offensively, and Tunisia will play Japan in Monterrey after sacking their coach following a heavy defeat to Sweden.
- Notable players to watch are Sweden’s Alexander Isak, Côte d’Ivoire’s Yan Diomande, Ecuador’s Moisés Caicedo, and Japan’s Takefusa Kubo, each expected to influence their teams' performances significantly.
