Netherlands and Sweden face off at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas in their second Group F game as the Dutch look to overcome dropped points in their opening World Cup 2026 fixture.
Japan twice pegged back the Netherlands last week in a 2-2 draw, including an 89th-minute equaliser from Daichi Kamada, which prompted criticism in some quarters of head coach Ronald Koeman’s for perceived negative substitutions.
Ryan Gravenberch was replaced by defender Nathan Ake late on, inviting pressure leading to Japan’s corner, from which Kamada scored in the final minute. The dropped points mean the Netherlands must pick up all three on Saturday to avoid a nervy third group game.
Sweden can secure a knockout stage spot with a win of their own, having trounced Tunisia 5-1 in their opening game. Alexander Isak and Victor Gyokeres both scored in a dream return to the World Cup for the Scandinavians, whose only World Cup appearance in the last 20 years was Russia 2018.
The Netherlands boast some solid attacking talent themselves, including West Ham forward Crysencio Summerville, who is attracting transfer interest from Manchester United and Spurs.
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