Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together a Netherlands side targeting another deep run, Japan continuing its rise as Asia’s top dark horse, Tunisia hunting its first knockout-round appearance, and Sweden returning to the tournament after missing 2022. The matches split between U.S. venues in Texas, Houston, and Kansas City and a single Mexico fixture at Estadio BBVA. Group F opens on Sunday, June 14, with Netherlands taking on Japan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, then closes with simultaneous matches on Thursday, June 25, when Netherlands meets Tunisia in Kansas City and Japan faces Sweden in Arlington.
To help you follow every match, we built a free Group F 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 6 group-stage games plus the full knockout round dates on a single sheet, so you can pin it to the fridge and still read it from across the room.
Group F Match Schedule and Standings
Five of the six Group F matches are at U.S. venues, with the schedule rotating through AT&T Stadium in Arlington, NRG Stadium in Houston, and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Tunisia versus Sweden opener and the Japan versus Tunisia matchday 2 game both head south to Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico. The top two finishers automatically advance to the knockout rounds, while the third-place team will hope to finish among the eight best thirds across all 12 groups to grab one of the remaining Round of 32 spots.
Group F 2026 World Cup Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun 14 | Netherlands vs Japan | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | 4:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Tunisia vs Sweden | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | 10:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Netherlands vs Sweden | NRG Stadium, Houston | 1:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Japan vs Tunisia | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | 12:00 AM ET | FS1 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Netherlands vs Tunisia | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | 7:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Japan vs Sweden | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | 7:00 PM ET | FS1 |
All US English-language coverage on the FOX family of networks. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. The two final matchday games on June 25 kick off at the same time, which is standard FIFA practice to keep results unknown until both games are underway.
The Path to the Final: Group F Knockout Scenarios
The group stage does not end Group F’s run on June 25. The top two finishers, plus a possible third-place advancer, move into the single-elimination Round of 32. Here is the path a Group F team must take to reach the final in New York/New Jersey:
- Round of 32: July 2 – July 7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- Quarterfinals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Semifinals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
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Download the Group F Printable World Cup Schedule (PDF)
Our low-ink printable PDF is built to be sharp and easy to read while saving your printer cartridges. It includes the Group F schedule followed by the full knockout round dates, all on a single sheet for easy tracking.
2026 World Cup Resources and Hub
Stay updated with everything happening across the tournament. Check out our specialized guides:
- 2026 World Cup Portal Hub: Every team, every group, one page.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Bracket: The full 48-team master bracket.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Brackets Groups Filled In: The 48-team bracket with all groups pre-filled.
- Ink Saver 2026 World Cup Bracket: Black and white designs for easier printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (Group F World Cup Schedule)
- Where are the Group F games being played? Five of the six matches are at U.S. venues across AT&T Stadium in Arlington (which hosts two), NRG Stadium in Houston, and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Two matches are at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico (one matchday 1 and one matchday 2). For a stadium-by-stadium breakdown, check the official FIFA venue guide.
- Which two teams are favorites to win Group F? Based on current FIFA rankings, the Netherlands and Japan are the projected leaders, with the Dutch chasing another deep run and Japan looking to back up their 2022 group-stage win over Germany. Sweden brings classic Scandinavian set-piece play and could push for second, while Tunisia returns with a young squad chasing the third-place advancer slot.
- Can I get a printable schedule for just Group F? Yes. We offer a free, low-ink printable PDF of the Group F 6-match schedule (plus knockout round dates) right here at SportsBrackets.net. Use the orange download button above.
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