World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia (opens original article in a new tab)

Group F of the 2026 World Cup features the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia, with the Netherlands as favorites to win the group, though competition is expected to be tough.

• Group F of the 2026 World Cup includes Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia, with the Netherlands as favorites to win the group.
• Japan's Ayase Ueda and Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres are highlighted as key players for their respective teams.
• The expanded 48-team format increases the complexity of group progression, with potential benefits to finishing third in some cases.
• Tunisia, despite being underdogs, has a chance to advance as a third-place team due to the new format.